Residential DSP

Community Work and Independence; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Work and Independence seeks a Residential Direct Support professional to assist in the Residential Habilitation Program under supervision of the Residential Manager and Program Director.

You will support participants in daily activities, implement Life Plans, and help with health needs, mobility, and independent living skills while maintaining progress records. A High School Diploma or CNA is preferred; professionalism and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; must display professionalism and dependability.
• Demonstrated competency in first aid/CPR and medication administration; CNA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively cooperate with the President/CEO and other staff to achieve the goals of CWI.
• Work under the supervision of the Residential Manager in carrying out Life Plan objectives.
• Carry out the methodologies and techniques of each service area.
• Supervise participants in routine activities, including feeding, lifting, ambulation, exercise programs, and medication administration.
• Promote therapeutic carryover for participants during transit as assigned.
• Assist participants with health care, toileting, dressing, showering and independent living skills.
• Interact with participants in a therapeutic manner to facilitate social development.
• Perform housekeeping duties, laundry, shopping, cleaning, meal preparation, transportation and other duties to maintain a positive home environment.
• Keep daily records of participants’ progress.
• Attend participant reviews and input into service plans.
• Evaluate participants in service areas with Residential Manager and Individual Services Team.
• May float to other Homes/Programs as needed for staffing.
• Residential DSPs must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform movements such as lunging and kneeling.
• Must have stamina to assist with daily routines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Residential Manager or Director.
• Participate in in-service trainings and meetings as requested.

Skills

First aid/CPR

Medication administration

CNA Certification

Professionalism

Dependability

Respect for participants

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification

Job description

• Base Pay $22.47 - $23.60 / Hour
• Job Category Direct Care
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Jason Dicaprioo
• Phone [phone] x11126

Residential Direct Support professional

POSITION CONCEPT

The Residential DSP will assist the Residential Manager and the Residential Program Director in the programming and supervision of the participants in the Residential Habilitation Program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively cooperate with the President/CEO and other staff members in a joint endeavor in satisfactorily achieving the goals of CWI.
• Work under the supervision of the Residential Manager in carrying out the objectives of the Life Plan.
• Carry out the methodologies and techniques of each service area.
• Supervise participants in routine activities, which may include but is not limited to feeding, lifting, repositioning, assisting in ambulating, execution of exercise programs, physical intervention in behavior programs/crisis, first aid, CPR, medication administration and transportation of the participants.
• Promote therapeutic carryover for the participants during transit as assigned.
• Assist participants displaying deficits in the areas of health care, toileting, dressing, showering and feeding, independent living skills, mobility, communication, self help, socialization and adaptive skills.
• Interact with participants in a therapeutic manner to facilitate social and interpersonal development.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, laundry, shopping, cleaning, meal preparation, transportation and all other responsibilities to create a positive home environment.
• Keep daily records of program participants’ progress.
• Attend and provide input during participant's reviews and individual participant service plan development.
• Evaluate participants in specific service areas in conjunction with the Residential Manager and the Individual Services Team.
• This role may require you to float to other Residential Homes/Programs within the organization as needed to ensure adequate staffing and support
• Residential DSP’s must be able to raise or lower an object (weighing up to 50 pounds) from one level to another, using hands, arms, and/or shoulders. Includes upward pulling.
• Our DSP’s must be capable of lunging forward and kneeling for extended periods of time.
• The Residential DSP must have the physical Stamina to assist with individual care activities and support daily routines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Residential Manager or Residential Program Director.
• Take part in any in-service training as offered by the agency and attend meetings as requested.
• Act in any other capacity as directed by the President/CEO.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must display Professionalism, dependability, and respect for participants. , and be capable of handling all the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation . Demonstrated competency in first aid/CPR safety procedures, medication administration, a high school diploma or CNA Certification, is considered a plus.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: CWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.