Direct Support Professional I-

Location

Brooklyn 11223

Schedule

Mon Fri and Sun 11pm-7:30am (24 hours Part-time Overnight)

MIN. ROLE REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:

• VALIDDrivers License State ID NY NJ CT or PA State preferred but not mandatory
• EDU:GED/HSE or higher and/orCertified DSP from an accredited public or private organization
• EXP:2 years of DSP and/or Home Health Aid (HHA) experience preferably in a residential setting

ICL BENEFITS:

PLEASE NOTE:ICL Company Benefits are exclusive to employees working 20 hours and EDU Leave is 40 hours ONLY!

• PAIDOrientation and Training Union
• Choice of full and/or partial Health Dental and Vision Benefits (spousal and child coverage available too)
• Life & AD&D Insurance Medical Flexible Spending
• Mental Health Services and Providers
• Educational & Parental Leave
• Tuition & Work-Life Assistance
• Commuter Benefits Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Matching 403B (non-profit)
• Payroll Benefits:Corporate Fitness Account / NYS College Savings Program / Etc.
• Discounts on select ticketed purchases provided by Plum Benefits
• And many more

If you feel that youre a suitable candidate for this role and would like to join our organization please submit your resume in response to this ad to contact a recruiter in HR for further related info to the role below or benefits above

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of private information
• Ability to stand bend kneel squat and stretch for long periods
• Knowledge of maintenance and cleaning products standards and equipment usage
• Ability to work in a setting with individuals with mental illness and/or behavioral disorders
• Ability to follow official policies and procedures regarding state and federalOPWDDregulations
• Able to stand bend stretch and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated clients certain residencies not all
• Knowledge of active treatment plans basic safety info and skills related to socializing and caregiver needs
• Strong communication interpersonal writing and conveying skills bi-lingual is a plus but not mandatory
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle and drive clients from one location to another company vehicle provided
• Ability to perform physically demanding manual labor including lifting clients and objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to follow all safety guidelines per the performance of the tasks mentioned below...

DSP I TASKS ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Potentially assist in the orientation and training of other staff
• Assess individuals strengths and provide a service-based response on each individuals skill level needs and preferences
• Commune with other direct care staff supervisors or clinical staff to share info and obtain direction for specific assignments
• Actively participate in staff meetings by communicating observations concerning progress and reactions to various therapy programs; may openly suggest alternative programs or procedures based on experience with the individuals habilitation plan
• As a member of the Program Planning Team (PPT) it is a DSPs responsibility to observe record and report ALL behavior and specific responses to programming medication interpersonal relationships etc. to the staff supervisor in a prescribed format helping towards the development of individual programs and habilitation plans

DSP I TASKS PERSONAL CARE:

• Assist teach and reinforce in properly using and caring for eyeglasses hearing aids and prostheses as prescribed by appropriate medical practitioners
• Assist teach and reinforce accepted infection control and personal grooming techniques using or concerning razors/shavers incontinence care menstrual care dental care and overall self-care as needed
• Assist teach and reinforce individuals with personal hygiene care such as bathing hair and nail care toileting grooming routines and the use of skin care lotions topical ointments eye and eardrops and assist in their use as needed as needed
• Assist teach and reinforce individuals in dressing clothing selection storage laundering and repair of clothing and accessories; help them shop for clothing maintain an adequate supply of and account for personal clothing and possessions when socializing; aids in the selection purchase care and use of age-appropriate personal belongings
• Please Note:If pets are in the home teach/assist with their feeding grooming needs and care as well unless you have a medical condition confirming you cannot do so otherwise

DSP I TASKS MEDICAL CARE:

• Assist with visits to health practitioners; prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations
• Administer and teach individuals first aid treatments; and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques and perform other health-related techniques as required
• Safely store medical supplies and ensure that all areas are kept in a neat and orderly condition for easy and safe access; report any abuse of medical treatment by individuals
• Take records and report temperatures blood pressures pulse rate weight and other significant symptoms/health-related occurrences; aids individuals in understanding recording and reporting such factors
• Accompany individuals to medical dental and other health-related appointments; deliver prescriptions to the pharmacy take medication to home site and log same; and instruct/observe individuals with the use of those substances
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments; teach observe and report problems and progress in self-administration of medication programs; assist individuals in achieving more independence in the administration of such medications
• Apply valid and accepted limits for inappropriate behavior and help control and restrain individuals with challenging behaviors in their care; report unusual incidents and physical or behavioral symptoms promptly and accurately to the supervisor

DSP I TASKS HOUSEHOLD CARE:

• Safely store supplies and ensure that all areas are kept in a neat and orderly condition for easy and safe access; report all unsafe conditions for the following task below
• Maintenance perform teach reinforce and assist individuals with minor and routine indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks and repairs such as changing light bulbs and fuses replacing faucet washers; grounds keeping and obtaining repair services for appliances ie: automobiles vans mowers etc.
• Cleaning perform teach reinforce and assist individuals with routine housekeeping duties such as dusting mopping washing floors and walls cleaning bathrooms vacuuming rugs bed-making both linen storage and replacement trash cleaning/removal and various household inventories
• Culinary teach and assist individuals in eating who cannot feed themselves independently; to eat in a family-style setting; model mealtime socialization skills; plan shop store prepare and serve meals using currently accepted nutritional standards; clean kitchen and dining areas and dispose of leftover food safely
• Fire Safety perform teach reinforce and assist individuals with proper fire safety procedures in the living unit; conduct fire drills following the fire evacuation plan; check to see that fire exits are clear; check fire equipment and report any malfunction; check to see that night-lights and exit signs are on and windows locked

DSP I TASKS IDD GROWTH & SKILLS ASSISTANCE:

• Accompany individuals and provide maximum support for community integration in social settings and programs such as cultural religious social medical and worksite events relating to the skills below
• Motor Skills aids individuals through exercises designed to increase physical coordinative functions
• Mobility Skills aids individuals in the development of their mobility skills; transports or arranges for transport of individuals to community events
• Emotional Skills aids in explaining feelings resolving conflicts and teaching/reinforcing acceptable means of dissipating frustration and anger
• Personal Skills teach and reinforce principles of human growth and development including human sexuality as determined by each persons developmental level and program plan
• Communication Skills perform teach and reinforce the use of a variety of communication skills; aid them in developing awareness and use of community resources and in interacting with others; communicate with individuals in their care their families and others who meet them
• Financial Skills teach money mgmt. principles; completes/aids in the completion of banking activities; provides an accurate accounting of all financial transactions made on behalf of individuals in your care
• Working Skills perform teach and reinforce acceptable work habits e. punctuality dress and grooming; enable individuals to develop readiness for work outside the home or in support of individuals habilitative goals
• Interpersonal & Socializing Skills develop/maintain positive relationships with their peers families/relatives and others in the community; plan teach supervise and participate in a variety of seasonal community leisure and recreational activities and craft projects; conduct holiday celebrations selected by residents and staff; accompany individuals to both indoor and outdoor social outings e: dances camping trips swimming horseback riding basketball or other sports; assists in selection and teaching of appropriate community inclusion
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned in an organized and respectful manner

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority