Empowering Direct Support Professional — Build Independence

The New York Foundling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The New York Foundling seeks dedicated staff to support adults with developmental disabilities in a supervised residential setting in New York. You will help with daily living activities, safety, medications, and transportation to appointments and activities.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, documenting progress, maintaining certifications, and promoting positive behavior in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred.
• Valid NY/NJ/CT/PA Driver’s License with 6 points or less required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
• Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc.).
• Ensure individual's plan of care is implemented.
• Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
• Assist in daily living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping); maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
• Facilitate individual's learning and skill training in fire safety.
• Implement and document individual's goals.
• Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
• Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
• Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
• Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
• Plan and prepare balanced meals.
• Clean and maintain the residential unit.
• Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed; attend appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings.
• Assist in providing spiritual development.
• Assist in providing ethical and moral values.
• Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, etc.; assist in development of social skills.
• Remain on shift until your relief has arrived.
• Complete job-related tasks as needed.

Skills

AMAP

SCIP

CPR

First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The New York Foundling seeks dedicated staff to support adults with developmental disabilities in a supervised residential setting in New York. You will help with daily living activities, safety, medications, and transportation to appointments and activities.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, documenting progress, maintaining certifications, and promoting positive behavior in a supportive environment.