Direct Support Professional (DSP) (32 HRS)

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in New York operates a residential program. You will maintain a safe, home-like environment, assist with activities of daily living, monitor medical needs, coordinate appointments, and communicate with nurses and the Program Manager to support residents.

Requires a High School diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred. Strong oral and written communication, computer literacy, AMAP, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in Human Services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn computer systems.
• AMAP certification training and CPR/First Aid required.
• Valid driver’s license to operate large vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide and ensure a safe, clean and normalized home-like environment.
• Inform Program Manager of any serious incident or violations of resident and/or staff rights.
• Develop ADL and ILS related to residents.
• Maintain knowledge of residents’ medical, psychological, cognitive and social needs.
• Maintain and submit records and reports on resident development and progress.
• Maintain medication administration records daily and manage medications per doctor’s orders.
• Coordinate medication appointments and follow-ups with medical staff.
• Escort residents to medical appointments and assist in transport as needed.
• Communicate with Program Nurse and supervisors to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings and resident reviews.
• Provide habilitation services as prescribed in service plans.
• Assist in household chores and meal preparation as needed.
• Report deficiencies or abuse to management.
• Ensure residents’ nutritional needs are met and assist with feeding.
• Attend to other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Computer literacy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Human Services background

AMAP certification

CPR & First Aid certification

SCIP-R certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides and ensures a safe, clean and normalized home-like environment at all times. Informs Program Manager of Physical Plant needs.
• Promptly informs the Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager of any serious incident or violations of resident and/or staff rights, according to established policies.
• Development of A.D.L. (Activities of Daily Living) and ILS (Independent Living Skills) as it relates to residents.
• Maintains ongoing knowledge of each resident’s medical, psychological, cognitive and social needs and ensures that programming is appropriate to needs and treatment goals.
• Maintains and submits timely and accurate records and reports regarding the development status, progress and other related information concerning the residents. This includes, but not limited to, daily goal data, monthly progress notes, summaries and other reports, as required.
• Maintain and check Medication administration records daily as needed
• Maintain and order individuals’ medications in regard to the doctor’s order as needed
• Scheduling individual’s medication appointments
• Review individual’s medical records to ensure all appointments are followed
• Daily communication with nurse and management on all individuals’ appointment/follow-ups
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings and regularly scheduled resident reviews, as required.
• Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)
• Assist in transporting of the individuals to and from programs, community inclusion activities, medical appointments, home visits and all other activities as needed.
• Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization.
• Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management.
• Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet and assist with feeding as necessary.
• Organizes, assists, supervises and, when necessary, prepares meals for residents.
• Assumes responsibility for agency and/or resident funds personally assigned for purposes of making residents or program purchases.
• Escort the individuals on medical appointments as scheduled.
• Complete Staff Information Entry Form when Escorting the individuals on medical appointments.
• Appropriately communicates to Program Nurse and supervisors, both verbally and in writing (i.e. medical consult reports, incident reports, residence’s logbook) pertinent residents and/or program issues, ensuring the continuity of care and efficient operation of the residence. Read residence logbook daily.
• Maintains ongoing knowledge of each resident’s medical appointments and follow up needs,
• Assists Housekeeper/Cook with household cleaning and maintenance of facility.
• The essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the duties listed in the job description.
• Attendance standards, as per assigned shifts, are at the discretion of Program Manager /Assistant Program Manager. Enter responsibilities here
• Successfully participates in and passes medication certification course(s) and demonstrates continued proficiency in the administration of medication, per established policies.
• Housekeeping duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
• “Other duties as assigned”
• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons and population served.

The essential functions for the job include, but are not limited to, the duties in the job description.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required, Associate’s degree preferred with minimum of one year experience in

Human Services required.

• Excellent oral & written communication skills, capacity and willingness to learn to use computer systems

demonstrates teamwork philosophy and professional conduct consistent with agency standards.

• Has respect and consideration for the resident being served.
• Experience in medical care and interaction with medical professionals.
• Must pass AMAP certification training and maintain valid certification throughout employment
• A Valid Driver’s License is required (Must be able to drive large vehicles which consist of wheelchairs or 15-seat van).
• SCIP R and CPR & First Aide required.