Direct Support Professional - 000WK - Thurs-Sat 11PM-9AM

WellLife Network; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Personal days

Wellness program

Training & Growth

Zusammenfassung

WellLife Network is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and other support needs in homes and communities. The role emphasizes dignity, independence, and inclusion, with responsibilities spanning daily living support, transportation, safety, and documentation.

The position offers competitive pay, robust benefits including medical/dental/vision and a 401k, plus paid time off and professional development, all within a supportive team

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalency diploma required.
• A valid New York State Driver's License with 1 year of driving experience is required, must be comfortable operating a large vehicle.
• Experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental or other behavioral health disabilities preferred.

Aufgaben

• Ensures activities enhance and support each person's social responsibility, independence, dignity and growth.
• Implements goals designed to maximize independence including budgeting, grooming, nutrition planning, use of public transportation, and use of community resources.
• Must be able to safely operate agency vans and/or vehicles per policy.
• Complete AMAP, SCIP, CPR and First Aid; exams required for employment.
• Coordinate evacuation and ensure safety in emergencies and drills.
• Administer medication and/or monitor self-administration as certified AMAP; document EMAR where applicable.
• Monitor and record progress on daily checklists and progress notes; communicate with staff and supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory in-service training; act as a role model in various settings.

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalency diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Make an Impact at WellLife Network

At WellLife, we believe every person deserves the dignity, respect, and support to live as independently as possible. Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in helping New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and other support needs thrive in their homes and communities. If you have a caring heart, a commitment to inclusion, and the drive to make a real difference every day, this could be the role for you.

Make an Impact at WellLife Network

At WellLife, we believe every person deserves the dignity, respect, and support to live as independently as possible. Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in helping New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and other support needs thrive in their homes and communities. If you have a caring heart, a commitment to inclusion, and the drive to make a real difference every day, this could be the role for you.

Essential Accountabilities

• Ensures that all activities enhance and support each person's social responsibility, independence, dignity and continued growth.
• Implements goals designed to maximize each person served with a level of independence, as determined by the IDT, including but not limited to: budgeting, grooming, nutritional planning, use of public transportation, and use of community resources, shopping and housekeeping.
• Must be able to safely operate agency vans and/or vehicles as per the agency driving policy.
• Must successfully complete and perform all techniques required in AMAP, SCIP, CPR and First Aid. Employment is conditional upon passing the exams for each course.
• Coordinates evacuation and ensures safety in actual emergencies and fire drills. Essential functions of this duty include: the ability to climb and descend fire escapes and assist others to do the same. This may include both verbal and physical prompting and the ability to perform first aid for the people served.
• Administers medication and/or monitors self-administration of medication as a certified AMAP. This includes documentation of the computerized EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) system, where applicable. (This may not apply to relief staff).
• Responsible for crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures.
• Responsible for monitoring and recording progress on daily checklists, any behavior contracts, quarterly summaries, monthly goal forms and progress notes, family contact log, monthly and daily recreation reports, clothing and personal effects inventory.
• Required to display proficiency while entering person served data documentation in the electronic data system.
• Communicates relevant information to other staff and supervisor(s), verbally and in writing, (i.e., daily communication log, telephone log, incident reports, medication and behavior incident reports).
• Meets routinely with people served and the management team to review goal progress, identify participant needs and update program plans. Assists person in researching and obtaining community resources appropriate and applicable to their needs and goals.
• Assists person in planning and follow through on or escorts person evening and weekend recreational activities. Participates in moderate physical activities as part of recreation program.
• Assists in planning of daily activities and events.
• Provides training in ADL and other areas, performs these functions for people served requiring total support (diaper changing, ambulation, G-Tube, feeding, transferring from bed to chair using Hoyer lift), specifically staff will perform all aspects of the task i.e., showering, shaving, toileting, hand washing, mouth care.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings, mandatory in-service training sessions, and assigned annual meetings within the residence and day program.
• Acts as a role model for people served in various settings/situations.
• Follows-up on any aftercare/recommendations for treatment. Escorts/accompanies people served as needed on appointments (medical, psychiatric, etc.).
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Work schedules and locations are subject to change based upon person served and/or program need.
• Other duties as requested.

What You'll Gain

• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
• Wellness Program: Free and low cost gym and wellness access and support
• Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people's lives
• A supportive team environment where you're valued

About WellLife Network

WellLife Network is one of the region's most impactful nonprofit human services organizations, serving more than 25,000 individuals each year. Our work spans behavioral health, developmental disabilities, addiction recovery, housing, employment, and family support. We believe every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to thrive - and we reflect that in everything we do.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalency diploma required. A valid New York State Driver's License with 1 year of driving experience is required, must be comfortable operating a large vehicle. Experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental or other behavioral health disabilities preferred.