Direct Support Professional Full Time

Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc. [IGHL]; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc. (IGHL) is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Patchogue, NY. The DSP will model respect and teamwork, assist with ADLs, administer medications, and support consumers with daily living activities in residential settings.

The role emphasizes individual plans, documentation, transport supervision, and community activities, with certification requirements such as AMAP/SCIP and CPR; shift coverage may occur across locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and personal care.
• Strong teamwork and communication to support residents.
• Accurate documentation and billing records as required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications per OPWDD AMAP certification.
• Encourage client choice and use redirection as needed.
• Supervise self-care activities (toileting, bathing, grooming).
• Implement program goals and document progress, including billing.

Skills

ADL assistance

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Transportation

Education

AMAP certification

SCIP certification

CPR certification

Job description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a role model for the developmentally disabled consumer. The DSPs actions and interactions are based on mutual respect, communication, teamwork, teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The DSP will provide hands on physical assistance for all ADL that the consumer does not complete independently.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administers medication, as per OPWDD AMAP certification.

Uses a pro-active approach to offer and actively encourage choice making. Utilizes physical redirection techniques, as per OPWDD SCIP certification and individualized adaptive behavior programs.

Guides, teaches and supervises, and, if necessary, provides physical assistance to the consumer during the performance of self-care routines: toileting, hand washing, bathing, showering, tooth brushing, eating, personal grooming and dressing.

Implements program goal plans as written i.e. self care, communication, independent living, mobility, learning, economic self-sufficiency, self-direction, and records documentation, including billing as per program necessity.

Implements physical therapy interventions as written.

Assists, monitors, and supervises the consumer during the performance of house cleaning chores, i.e. dusting, vacuuming, bed making, laundry, ironing, dishwashing and table setting. Performs all housekeeping responsibilities that the consumers cannot satisfactorily complete.

Actively participates in and provides supervision during recreation, both within IGHL and in the community. Encourages and schedules opportunities for leisure activities, both individualized and group oriented.

Maintains DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status, as per IGHL policy and provides transportation and supervision during community integrated activities and medical appointments if applicable

Teaches the consumers the aspects of good nutrition, i.e. menu planning, diet requirements, food groups, preparation, handling and shopping; provide supervision and, if necessary, hands on assistance.

Accurately maintains documentation in all logs: nursing, medication, exposure control, behavior, communication and first aid.

Adheres to IGHL and OPWDD policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct, and completes forms as warranted: time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint reports and incident reports.

Adheres to emergency policies and administers first aid in accordance with prescribed procedures.

Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services training.

Offers suggestions and requests supplies for residential, programmatic, site-specific needs.

Participates in specialty training such as CPR and keeps certifications current.

At any time during a DSPs shift he/she may be asked to cover at another location; including hospital coverage based on Agency needs.

Complete and maintain SCIP, Adult CPR, AMAP and defensive driving certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer in order to keep the DOC pay, as per IGHL policy.

All other duties as assigned.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift Availability

Day Shift

Night Shift

Overnight Shift

Weekends

Work Location: In person