Direct Support Pro II: Activities & Community Programs

Mary Cariola Childrens Center, Inc.; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Cariola Center, Inc. in Webster, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional II - Activities Coordinator to support residents with community activities and inclusive recreation.

You will schedule monthly meetings, reinforce positive behaviors, and organize calendar-based events across home and community settings. The role requires at least 18 years of age, English proficiency, a high school diploma or GED, and a NYS driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and facilitate monthly house meetings to involve the residents in choosing community activities.
• Reinforce positive behaviors in the community and in the residence.
• Structure and provide indoor and outdoor recreation programming for the residents, maintaining a calendar of events.
• Make all necessary arrangements for community involvement (scheduling, transportation, ticket purchasing, equipment, etc.) and ensure proper staffing.
• Assist in the coordination of inter-residential events.
• Facilitate active participation of the residents by implementing their individual program plan in their home and community.
• Implement behavior support plans and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-r) accurately and consistently.
• Complete and maintain necessary training to be able to work closely with fellow staff and one-on-one with a resident in an isolated environment within the house or in the community.
• Engage in any necessary lifting, moving and/or positioning tasks for residents.
• Promote and facilitate self-care and personal hygiene.
• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, dressing and eating as needed including modeling appropriate behavior, using therapeutic equipment and/or therapeutic feeding.
• Perform housekeeping tasks when needed including but not limited to: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Foster receptive and expressive communication through many different avenues including sign language, pictograms and electronic devices.
• Follow HIPAA confidentiality laws.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for DSPs.
• Attend and actively participate in regular staff meetings, case reviews, in-service sessions and any other meetings scheduled or requested by the Residence Manager.
• Implement fire, safety and emergency procedures in accordance with agency and program standards.
• Assist with fire drills.
• Safely drive agency or personal vehicle when necessary and maintain Approved Driver Status within the agency.
• Maintain certifications in Medication Administration, SCIP-r, CPR and First Aid.
• Administer medications to residents in accordance with the Residential Medication policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mary Cariola Center, Inc. in Webster, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional II - Activities Coordinator to support residents with community activities and inclusive recreation.

You will schedule monthly meetings, reinforce positive behaviors, and organize calendar-based events across home and community settings. The role requires at least 18 years of age, English proficiency, a high school diploma or GED, and a NYS driver’s license.