Weekend Direct Support Professional — Care & Empowerment

IGHL Inc; Manorville (NY); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IGHL Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in our Residential program in New York. The DSP provides hands-on support for activities of daily living, administers medications as certified, and ensures safety and dignity for consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will train and supervise clients, help with self-care, mobility, nutrition, and community activities, while maintaining accurate logs and participating in staff trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s license required.
• SCIP and Adult CPR certifications must be maintained.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform daily living activities.
• Availability to work on holidays.
• Able to sit, stand or bend throughout the day.
• Enthusiastic team player with professionalism under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Administers medication per OPWDD AMAP certification.
• Uses a pro-active approach to encourage choice making and uses redirection techniques.
• Guides and supervises self-care routines and provides assistance as needed.
• Implements program goal plans and maintains records including billing as required.
• Implements physical therapy interventions as written.
• Assists with house chores and supervises cleaning activities.
• Participates in community recreation and schedules leisure activities.
• Maintains Driver Authorization and provides transportation when needed.
• Teaches nutrition and menu planning and supervises meals.
• Maintains logs for nursing, medication, exposure control, behavior, and first aid.
• Follows IGHL and OPWDD policies and completes forms.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Requests supplies for residential and program needs.
• Completes SCIP, Adult CPR and defensive driving certifications within 6 months.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Physical endurance

Adaptability

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Valid NYS Driver’s license

SCIP certification

Adult CPR certification

Description du poste

IGHL Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in our Residential program in New York. The DSP provides hands-on support for activities of daily living, administers medications as certified, and ensures safety and dignity for consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will train and supervise clients, help with self-care, mobility, nutrition, and community activities, while maintaining accurate logs and participating in staff trainings.