Sub Direct Support Professional

Heartshare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

HeartShare is seeking on-call Direct Support Professionals to support residents in person-centered services. The role requires advocating for individuals, implementing goals, and ensuring well-being, with at times required to assist with personal care, mobility and community participation.

Initial offers begin at $19 per hour with additional compensation possible after hire for certifications, training, and performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA or Direct Support Professional certificate required.
• One year or more work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written, communication and mathematical skills.
• Valid NYS driver license preferred but not required.
• Flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide support and services advocating for individuals and guiding personal choice and community integration.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities, hygiene, dining, dressing and mobility; promote a safe environment.
• Collaborate with staff to implement care plans; may administer medications per instructions.
• Act to ensure health and safety in emergencies.
• Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid and SCIP certifications as required.
• Stand for extended periods and assist with lifts and transfers.
• Promote inclusion and foster friendships within the community.
• Assist in transportation for individuals as needed.
• Maintain positive communication with family, advocates and providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned and compliant with policies.

Skills

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Flexibility

Driver license

Education

High school diploma/GED/CNA or DSP certificate

Tools

AMAP

CPR

First Aid

SCIP

Job description

Initial offers are made at the hourly base rate of $19. Additional compensation may be available after hire based on factors such as driving responsibilities, required certifications (e.g., AMAP), and length of time in the role. Pay increases within the range are based on certifications, training completion, and job performance. Hourly rate is only one part of Heartshare’s total compensation package, which may also include a bi-annual discretionary bonus. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each individual. This includes ensuring implementation of the individuals services, goals, and outcomes in relation to program-based and community inclusion activities. In addition, the Direct Support Professional is solely responsible for the individual's overall physical and emotional well-being.

We are currently looking for ON-CALL direct care support for our residential programs. Please be aware that this position is not a permanent schedule and you will be contacted if there are any programs looking for coverage.

Essential Functions And Primary Responsibilities Of Position

• Under supervision, provide support and services which involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding, and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, ensuring community integration, assisting individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
• You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• You would collaborate with other staff to implement and record care plans and, in accordance with special instructions, you may administer medication. These positions are physically demanding.
• You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations.
• You will participate in staff meetings, in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attending external training and workshops in the direction of direct supervisor or program management. Maintain certification in *AMAP, CPR, First Aid and SCIP, as required. *Note: Failure to maintain AMAP certification can result in removal of full-time employee status.
• You must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals.
• You will help to promote and support the inclusion of individuals in their community according to their unique needs, interests, and desires. Model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members. Help foster individuals’ personal growth by assisting in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers, and peers.
• You will help with transporting individuals or assist them in taking public transportation.
• You will assist in maintaining positive communications with family members, advocates, and service providers as per program needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant certification) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate from an accredited public or private organization required.
• One year or more work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written, communication and mathematical skills.
• Valid NYS driver license preferred but not required.
• A flexible work schedule.

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail].

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE: For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook