Direct Support Professional- Residential

The Arc Greater Hudson Valley NY; Village of Monticello (NY); On-site; USD 37,544 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARC of the Greater Hudson Valley is seeking Direct Support Professionals - Residential in Sullivan County and Orange County, NY. This role provides training and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities in a group home setting, following individual service plans and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medications and health care needs, documentation, transport to programs and community outings, and emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license with 12 months driving experience.
• High School diploma/GED preferred
• One year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living skills in group home setting.
• Review, understand and follow each Individuals plan of protective oversight and Individual Service Plan.
• Supervise individuals as indicated by plans to ensure safety.
• Assist with and/or monitor Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, showering, toileting, personal care, dressing, etc.
• Converse with individuals to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.
• Prepare food for prescribed diets and assist / monitor individuals while eating.
• Reposition individuals in beds or chairs as needed.
• Assist in ambulation and/or transfers with individuals.
• Assist in transporting individuals to and from daily programs and community outings.
• Escort and assist individuals within community settings.
• Respond to individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others.
• Observe and document individuals' behaviors, eating patterns, personal care, etc., to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
• Attend to routine health-care needs of individuals under supervision of medical personnel.
• Assist / perform household activities: cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, etc.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the individuals.
• Assist other team members when requested or in emergency situations and routine fire drills.
• Inspect equipment for malfunction / disrepair.
• Communicate questions, concerns or issues to appropriate personnel.
• Complete all necessary documentation on a daily basis before leaving shift.
• Perform CPR & 1st aid as needed

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Overview: The ARC of the Greater Hudson Valley is seeking Direct Support Professionals -Residential in Sullivan County and Orange County, NY.

The Direct Support Professional provides training and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities in performance of daily living skills in group home setting.

Review, understand and follow each Individuals plan of protective oversight and Individual Service Plan.

Supervise individuals as indicated by plans to ensure safety

Assist with and/or monitor Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including: bathing, showering, toileting, personal care, dressing, etc.

Converse with individuals to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.

Prepare food for prescribed diets and assist / monitor individuals while eating

Reposition individuals in beds or chairs as needed

Assist in ambulation and/or transfers with individuals throughout the day

Assist in transporting individuals to and from daily programs and community outings

Escort and assist individuals within community settings

Respond to individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others

Observe and document individuals' behaviors, eating patterns, personal care, etc., to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.

Attend to routine health-care needs of individuals under supervision of medical personnel.

Assist / perform household activities: cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, etc.

Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the individuals.

Assist other team members when the opportunity presents itself, or when requested by another team member or assist in emergency situations and routine fire drills.

Inspect equipment for malfunction / disrepair

Communicate questions, concerns or issues to appropriate personnel

Complete all necessary documentation on a daily basis before leaving shift.

Perform CPR & 1st aid as needed

Requirements

• Must have valid driver's license with 12 months driving experience.
• High School diploma/GED preferred
• One year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred

Shift and Salary; full-time, 40 hours a week, $18.05 hour ($2/hr differential for evening shift; $1/hr. differential for overnight shift.)