Overnight Direct Support Professional

Elmcrest Childrens Center; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Elmcrest Children’s Center in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Part-time Overnight Direct Support Professional (Casey’s Place) to provide safe, supportive care for youth with developmental needs. The role requires collaboration with program staff, nurses and administrators to meet individual needs.

The position emphasizes supervision, documentation, personal care assistance, and behavior support in a residential setting, with a graveyard shift and a commitment to Elmcrest values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and sit/stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant supervision and safety of the youth.
• Complete youth nightly bed checks.
• Document shift activities accurately and on time.
• Perform cleaning duties as per checklist.
• Promote independent living skills and restock supplies.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Adhere to all rules, policies, and procedures.
• Support Elmcrest mission and values.
• Remain compliant with trainings as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal skills

Strong listening skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Teamwork in fast-changing environments

Technology for service documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Caseys Place Syracuse - Syracuse, NY 13205
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.50
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Graveyard
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

The Casey’s Place Overnight Direct Support Professional have the primary responsibility of providing a safe and secure environment for each individual. Each DSP must work closely with other staff including Program Manager, Team Leader, Nursing Staff and other administrators in order to meet the needs of the individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant supervision and safety of the youth
• Complete youth nightly bed checks
• Complete adequate and necessary documentation during the shift, including reading and signing all necessary documentation, thoroughly and on time.
• Complete cleaning duties assigned from check list
• Promote independent living skills, meal prep and restocking of supplies (if necessary).
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Adhere to all rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Personal values consistent with Elmcrest mission and values.
• Remain in compliance with all Elmcrest and oversight agency trainings as these are on-going.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Department & Program Specific Responsibilities

• Assist with individual’s personal care (when necessary).
• Passing of meds (when applicable).
• May need to transport youth in agency vehicles.
• Bed checks at time specified on IPOP. (if necessary)
• Manage children’s behaviors according to approved and appropriate techniques including physical intervention when necessary (TCI).
• Assist youth with morning, afternoon, and evening routine.
• Consistently follow Behavior Guidelines and Individual Protective Oversight Plan (IPOP).

Qualifications

Elmcrest’s Core Values & Competencies

• Honesty: Act with integrity and behave in a manner consistent with our policies, Code of Conduct and any regulatory and ethical guidelines. Utilize practices and techniques professionals train to interact with children, families and co-workers appropriately.
• Willingness to Learn:Open to new experiences and learning new skills and information that can improve professional development, progressive work environments and support the mission of Elmcrest.
• Dedication to Purpose: Display the necessary passion and empathetic abilities to serve the Elmcrest mission. Committed to improve the lives of children and families.
• Social Concern: Value human dignity and have respect for others. Actively seek out diverse approaches and points of view.
• Self-Examination: Systemically observe, analyze and utilize self-reflection to improve actions or results. Listen to constructive feedback and concerns and maintain positive relationships in the workplace.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal skills to work with children and young adults with developmental disabilities.
• Possess strong listening skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management.
• Must interact and work well with others in a various fast-changing environments and situations.
• Must be able touse technology to support service documentation.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Previous experience with developmental disabilities,preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license

Essential Job Qualifications

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.
• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Elmcrest Children’s Center prohibits discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodations

Elmcrest Children’s Center will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elmcrest Children’s Center. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation.

At Will Employment

Your employment with Elmcrest Children’s Center is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Elmcrest Children’s Center, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this job description or in any other policy of Elmcrest Children’s Center shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of Elmcrest Children’s Center employees.