Direct Support Professional

Talentify; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a dedicated caregiver position in New York to provide close supervision and ensure the safety and comfort of individuals with developmental disabilities and TBIs. The role includes participation in program planning, documentation, and adherence to treatment plans.

The successful candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid NYS driver’s license, and complete required background checks and trainings, including SCIP-R and AMAP certifications, with regular

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries preferred.
• A clean and valid NYS driver’s license required.
• Background clearance and health requirements as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision for individuals according to the individual treatment plan and 1:1 supervision when noted.
• Participate in program planning meetings; review and sign off on Treatment Plans.
• Maintain individuals' possessions neatly and communicate needs to management; complete documentation.
• Transport individuals safely; comply with NYS laws; maintain vehicle logs and report conditions to management.
• Keep the physical plant and agency property clean and safe; report issues promptly.
• Perform other duties to ensure individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Obtain and maintain SCIP-R and AMAP certifications; attend mandatory trainings.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services; demonstrate competency in required training areas.

Skills

DD/TBI experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Provide close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provide continual supervision as noted in the treatment plan. Complete transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.
• Participate in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and sign off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
• Maintain individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicate needs for the individuals to the management; complete documentation in accordance with program procedures.
• Transport individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follow all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintain valid NYS Driver's License; complete all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicate condition of vehicles to management; ensure that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.
• Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicate any issues to management.
• Provide all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification; attend all mandatory training.
• Obtain and maintain AMAP certification and submit a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.
• Attend all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
• Demonstrate competency in all required training areas.

Qualifications

• A minimum high school diploma or GED.
• A clean and valid NYS driver’s license required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injuries preferred.

Acceptable background clearance check through State Central register and compliance with health regulations for physical examination and Mantoux

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

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