Morning Direct Support Professional (Mon–Fri, 6a–10a)

IGHL Inc; Village of Patchogue (NY); Hybrid; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IGHL Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New York to role-model respectful interactions with developmentally disabled consumers.

The DSP provides hands-on ADL support, maintains logs, and assists with medications under certification, while promoting independence and safety. Responsibilities include teaching self-care skills, supervising chores, and guiding nutrition and recreation activities.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
• Certified in SCIP/AMAP or willing to complete within 6 months.

Aufgaben

• Administers medication per certification.
• Encourages choice making and uses redirection as needed.
• Teaches and supervises self-care activities: bathing, dressing, eating, grooming.
• Implements program goals in self-care, communication and living skills.
• Performs and supervises housekeeping tasks and records documentation.
• Assists during recreation and community activities; ensures safety.
• Maintains driver status and provides transportation when needed.
• Manages nutrition education and grocery planning with supervision.
• Keeps logs for nursing, medication, behavior and first aid.
• Attends trainings and staff meetings; adheres to policies.
• May cover at other locations as needed; completes certifications within 6 months.

Kenntnisse

ADL assistance

Medication administration

Teamwork

Communication

CPR certification

Driver's license

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

OPWDD AMAP

OPWDD SCIP

AMAP certification

Defensive driving certification

Jobbeschreibung

IGHL Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New York to role-model respectful interactions with developmentally disabled consumers.

The DSP provides hands-on ADL support, maintains logs, and assists with medications under certification, while promoting independence and safety. Responsibilities include teaching self-care skills, supervising chores, and guiding nutrition and recreation activities.