Direct Support Professional (CLS) - Specialized Support Home

AHRC Nassau; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau in Plainview, NY is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals living in Community Living Services. You will support daily activities, promote independence, and ensure health, safety, and wellbeing through personalized assistance.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, document plans, mentor new staff, provide transportation, and help individuals engage in meaningful routines and community activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to understand written and oral directives.
• Physical aspects may include lifting and transferring individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to ensure active participation in daily life.
• Assist with self-care routines, health, safety, and household chores while promoting independence.
• Support community integration and maintain natural supports and relationships.
• Assist with medication administration per AMAP policy and procedures.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, shopping, and recreational outings.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and document progress.
• Mentor new Direct Support Staff and participate in house meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Practice and promote the agency's mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to the people that live in the Community Living Services program to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained. Provide support in the areas of, for example, self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to ensure active participation in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall wellbeing). Provide only the level of support necessary for each individual to ensure independence and engagement in their daily routine.
• Provide support to become active members of the community, as well as maintain and build upon natural supports and relationships
• Ensures a safe and clean home by providing support to individuals to assist them with the completion of household chores and by participating in said household chores as needed.
• Follows all treatment plans and utilizes all corresponding adaptive and safety equipment needed for each individual to promote independence and ensure their health, safety and well-being.
• Supports individuals in preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills.
• Assists individuals with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures.
• Implements and documents all treatment plans and other agency related materials (i.e., residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, communication logs, etc.) to assist individuals in achieving independence in their selected valued outcomes and to ensure their health, safety and well-being.
• Adheres to overtime, scheduling, and minimum staffing policy and procedures to ensure that quality support is provided to individuals each day.
• Serves as member of the inter-disciplinary team by attending and participating in all meetings to discuss individuals' progress and goal achievements and to offer and gather information and ideas.
• Provides transportation to individuals for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings and any other transportation needs.
• Mentors new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and by reviewing training manuals to ensure new employees are sufficiently groomed to complete responsibilities.
• Participates in House Meetings and maintains all certification and training expectations.
• Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must submit a valid NYS drivers' license, and maintain a qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Must have the ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information
• Physical Aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of individuals (children and/or adults). Inability to meet the physical demands of the position may impact employment.