Direct Support Professional

Intandem; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Intandem is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Allegany, Olean, or Hinsdale to enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will perform direct support services, follow individual service plans, document progress, and promote self-advocacy.

The role includes meal planning and safe behavior management, with a Day Habilitation/Residential program focus. Qualifications include education to High School Diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to obtain CPI

Qualifications

• Direct Support Professional role in Day Habilitation/Residential programs.

Responsibilities

• Enhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by performing direct support services.
• Reads, implements and documents services according to individual service plans and procedures.
• Ensures safe and effective behavior management.
• Supports individuals to overcome barriers, promotes self-advocacy and personal growth.
• Assists in meal planning, food preparation, storage and handling.

Skills

CPI Certification

DSP Core Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Training & Experience:

OB TITLE: Direct Support Professional- Positions Available in Allegany, Olean, and Hinsdale

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Day Habilitation

$16.00HR

Shift: Days

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Residential

POSITION SUMMARY: Enhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by performing direct support services. Reads, implements and documents services according to individual service plans and procedures. Ensures safe and effective behavior management. Supports a persons unique capacities, personality and potential and promotes self-advocacy. Facilitates personal growth and development, supports and services including supporting individuals to overcome barriers and challenges. Demonstrates and assists in meal planning and food preparation, storage and handling.

Minimum Education, Training & Experience:

Ability to perform all job functions in accordance with agency values

Preferred Education, Training & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Drivers license and acceptable driving record preferred

Essential Skills And Abilities

Ability and willingness to obtain Certification in CPI (behavior certification)

Ability and willingness to Achieve and maintain (through agency training) proficiency in all of the following NYS DSP Core

Ability to communicate professionally with various levels of staff, People We Serve and family members