Direct Support Professional

Southern Tier Independence Center; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Tier Independence Center is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-on-one Community Habilitation services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Binghamton area. You will implement goal plans through person-centered supports under supervision with the Habilitation team.

The role emphasizes independent living, person-centered planning, and consumer choice, with duties including home visits, community-based work, and documentation to ensure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred OR a combination of education/experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of ethical and professional responsibilities and boundaries.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable and insured vehicle, and compliance with state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement face-to-face direct services or telehealth and/or remote services per the Habilitation goal plan.
• Support individuals in achieving goals outlined in their Community Habilitation service plans.
• Provide supervision, training, and assistance to individuals in developing patterns of living and independent living skills.
• Attend Life Plan meetings to review progress and update goals.
• Complete contemporaneous documentation and submit all required paperwork and timesheets daily.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, families, and the Habilitation team.
• Complete mandatory training including First Aid, CPR, and OPWDD-approved interventions as needed.
• Address and report incidents following STIC and OPWDD guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independent living

Multicultural interaction

Documentation

Vehicle access

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SummaryThe Direct Support Professional (DSP) delivers one-on-one Community Habilitation services to individuals withintellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting them as they develop skills, pursue personal interests,engage in new experiences, and build meaningful relationships within their community. Working undersupervision and in collaboration with the Habilitation team, the DSP implements goal plans through person-centered supports.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred OR acombination of education/experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong commitment to the independent living philosophy, Person Centered Planning, consumer choice andintegration of people with disabilities into all aspects of community life.
• Ability to effectively interact and work with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate professional work habits including dependability, time management, independence, andresponsibility.
• Knowledge of ethical and professional responsibilities and boundaries.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in both a team and individual setting.
• Capacity to work in various settings, including home visits and community-based locations.
• Valid drivers license, access to a reliable and insured vehicle, and compliance with all applicable stateregulations, including required vehicle inspections and driving record checks. Accommodations may beprovided for employees who provide travel training on public transportation or telehealth.

Essential Job Functions

• Implement and provide face to face direct services or telephonic/telehealth and/or remote services asidentified in the Habilitation goal plan to individuals with developmental disabilities enrolled in the Homeand Community Based Services (HCBS) Habilitation Waiver Service Program.
• Support individuals in achieving goals outlined in their Community Habilitation service plans.
• Provide supervision, training, and assistance to individuals in developing patterns of living, activities androutines which are appropriate to the individual's age and the practices of the surrounding community, andwhich are consistent with the individual's interests and capabilities. Provide supervision, training, andassistance to individuals in developing competency in personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, dressingand grooming, as well as socialization skills and independent living skills development, etc.
• Assist consumers in developing Staff Action Plans, and attend six-month and annual Life Plan meetings toreview progress and update goals.
• Complete contemporaneous documentation of delivery of identified services from the individualsHabilitation Staff Action Plan, and Behavior Support Plan (if applicable), including monthly documentation.Prepare and submit all required paperwork, service documentation, timesheets, and mileage/expensesdaily.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with consumers, families, and Habilitation team at alltimes.
• Complete all mandatory training in accordance with STIC and OPWDD regulations, including First Aid,CPR, and an OPWDD approved intervention course as needed.
• Address and report all incidents, abuse and/or accidents observed during the delivery of service toconsumers, following both STIC and OPWDD guidelines/regulations.
• Comply with all STIC policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Identify and report all suspicions or reports of abuse or incidents to the supervisor and participate in anyinvestigations, as required.
• Attend all mandatory agency and departmental trainings, meetings, and sign language cl