Direct Support Professional Day Hab

Citizen-Advocate; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Advocates, Inc. seeks a dedicated direct-support professional to provide programming and personal care for individuals with developmental disabilities in Malone, NY.

You will assist with daily living skills, positioning, lifting, and documentation, following care plans and policies. Responsibilities include medication dispensing per policy, upholding confidentiality, safety, and respectful interaction with participants, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and person-centered care.
• Ability to follow care plans and report accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with lifting, transfers, and positioning as prescribed.
• Dispense medications per established policies.
• Document programming and clinical information accurately.
• Ensure safety and maintain least-restrictive prompting.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ultimate responsibility for consumer programming and careAssist people with intellectual disabilities with all aspects of personal care using appropriate level of privacy.Provide first aid and nursing assistance as necessary or as requested by nurse or supervisor.Assist people with intellectual disabilities with daily living skills.Assist with lifting, transferring and positioning as prescribed.Dispense medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.Provide programming as written by Habilitation Coordinator.Communicate programming information to Habilitation Coordinator and Program Manager as needed.Ensure safety of people with intellectual disabilities by providing the prescribed level of supervision all times.Reinforce positive behavior of people supported at all times.Utilize the least restrictive prompting at all times.Follow behaviors plans as written.Other duties as assigned.Complete timely and accurate documentation as required.Contemporaneously and accurately document programming as per policy and procedure manual.Accurately document personal care and medical information as prescribed.MiscellaneousAssist with cleanliness and upkeep as instructed.Follow universal precautions protocols.Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling.Protect confidentiality.Participate in required trainings.Professionally represent Citizen Advocates, Inc. with families, other organizations and the community as a whole.Follow program policy and procedure manual as written.CompetenciesConfidentialityPutting individuals firstBuilding and Maintaining Positive RelationshipsDemonstrating ProfessionalismSupporting Good HealthSupporting SafetyJustice, fairness and equityAdvocacyPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time/part time position.Workweek schedule: Monday through Friday.Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur.Required Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma orGED with one year experience working with people with developmental disabilitiesOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Employment at Citizen Advocates is “at will”. You are free to resign at any time and for any reason sufficient to you, just as Citizen Advocates is free to terminate your employment at any time and for any reason. We do not guarantee continued or permanent employment.