DSP

In Flight; Village of Valatie (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

In Flight, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured, supportive home and community environment.

The role emphasizes meaningful activities, personal growth, and community inclusion, with shifts that include mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnights as needed. Responsibilities include health and safety, documentation, meal preparation, daily routines, transportation to appointments, and crisis response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license per insurance requirements.
• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
• Orientation at In Flight in Red Hook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of people in the program.
• Complete Residential Habilitation documentation timely and implement actions.
• Provide nutritious meals and involve individuals in shopping and meal prep.
• Assist with daily routines, chores, and ADL kit maintenance.
• Support community integration per Residential Habitation plans.
• Maintain a clean, respectful residence environment.
• Address crises and medical emergencies per policy.
• Maintain Med Certification and dispense medications as assigned.
• Assist with personal care and health-related needs per supervisor guidance.
• Maintain residence files and inventories as needed.
• Implement Behavioral Management progress as required.
• Represent the agency positively to staff, community, and online.

Skills

Documentation

Computer literacy

Observation & feedback

Written & verbal communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At In Flight, Inc., we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life.

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Be part of a workplace where your ideas matter, your hard work is recognized, and every shift offers the chance to make someone’s day brighter. Including YOU!

Want a work life balance? At In Flight, we provide a schedule that helps manage the important things that matter to you. We offer split shifts! You do not have to work entire weekend.

Need Saturday off take the Front End Sunday 9am-11pm, Monday- Wednesday 3pm-11pm.

Need Sunday off take the back end Thursday and Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm.

Need an overnight we have those too. 11pm-9am. Per diem we’ve got you covered too.

Our shifts are:

• 30 hours
• 38 hours
• 40 hours

$20.25- $22.75 * Must be med certified and driver eligible within the first 90 days to keep $19.00 rate

Increases based on:

• Experience- .25- $1.00
• Education- .50- $1.50

Welcome to the Kinderhook IRA! We are located in Valatie and have an incredibly special group of individuals who are happy to have you if you can give that extra TLC. Do you pay attention to details? Do you work well in a structured routine environment? If you love working with a population that needs your CNA, HHA experience then But you need to be ready, willing, and able to visit parks, museums, and shop! The folks at Kinderhook love to get around. If this is your ideal job then you have found your new work place!

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for ensuring that services are provided within the standards established by the department and the agency. They must understand commitment to, and respect for people being served, their family members and the agency’s mission. They are responsible to ensure that the services provided are geared to promote personal growth, skill acquisition, and community inclusion. These services must be meaningful to the people served and encourage and respect their choices. Hours are variable based on the needs of the person receiving services; some overtime and shift coverage is necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of people in the program
• Complete Residential Habilitation documentation in a timely fashion and ensure implementation of staff service actions.
• Provides nutritious, balanced meals based on the house menu. Encourage and assist individuals to participate in shopping and food preparation
• Complete daily routines with regard to chores, housekeeping, maintenance of ADL kits, and active treatment. Alert Residence Manager when more ADL or program supplies are needed.
• Implement community integration and involvement based on the Residential Habilitation (Res Hab) plans of each individual.
• Ensure that the residence is maintained with a high level of cleanliness and respect for the people that reside there.
• Address all crisis situations, and medical emergencies in accordance with agency policy
• Upon completion of the medication administration course, Maintains Med Certification and dispenses medications as assigned.
• Assist with personal care and health-related needs. Comply with the guidance provided by the Supervisor, Residence Manager and the Nursing Department.
• Assist with maintenance of residence files and inventories as needed.
• Will implement all Behavioral Management progress and required.
• Represent the agency in a positive manner to other staff, agencies, the community, service providers, and on the internet including email and social media sites.
• Comply with and implement practices in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide transportation to and assist at medical appointments and lab work. Provide transportation to and from activities which are person centered including church, home visits, individual and group outings.
• Perform any other work-related duties as requested by supervisor(s) and/or Executive Director or their designee.

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements:

• Required- High School Diploma or GED
• Acceptable driver’s license based on insurance company regulations.
• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
• Attend In Flight orientation located in Red Hook.

Skills:

• Ability to document and track information.
• Computer knowledge.
• Ability to observe and give feedback.
• Communication skills- written and oral.
• Detail orientated.
• Collaborative

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.

Benefits:

• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Up to 3 weeks PTO with additional 56 hours for sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supplemental benefits