Direct Support Professional

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Description FormPosition Title:Direct Support Professional(Rehabilitation Technician) Location: Brooklyn NYReports To:Program Manager/Supervisor/Habilitation SpecialistGeneral Purpose:ADirect Support Professional(DSP) supportspeoplewho have Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities and / or Autism Spectrum Disorder toincreasetheirindependence daily living skills andempowers them to obtain their goals.A DSPuses person centered thinking and approaches toprovide daily support to people indecision makingcommunity integrationandin obtaining paid Functions:Uphold thevalues andmission ofGoodwill andOPWDD by understanding implementing and maintaining allpoliciesand procedures including safety and documentationas well as fulfillingregular training requirementsEmbody the NYS Direct Support Professional Code of Ethics and Core CompetenciesSupport each person in achieving their individualized goals by providing supports detailed in each persons Staff Action Plan and Life PlanAssist in the preparation of each persons Life Plan Staff Action Plan and attend team meetings as neededMonitor and document services provided & progress towards goalsensuring that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner during shiftWork as part of the team to ensure participants receive seamless services provision and are engaged in person centered activities throughout the dayEngage participants in community exploration and inclusion by providing participants with person centered opportunities and daily choicePlan and run appropriate group activities that meet funding source requirementsAccompany participants to volunteer sites and activities in the community and support them as they complete tasks at volunteer and internship sitesAccompany participants to buy metro cards and support them in traveling safely in the community on public transportation dailyMonitor participants safety as they arrive and while they are waiting for their transportation at the end of each dayFollow Medicaid state funding source and agency guidelines and regulations when providing and documenting servicesSupport participants by pushing their wheelchair for short periods of time such as when the participant needs assistance getting over a curb getting over the platform gap and into a train or if they are tired and need a short breakFollow safety protocols to foster a safe working environment and report unsafe conditions environment and equipment to participants for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluates for changes in emotional and physical statusand complete any applicable incident reportingSupport participants in managing their behavior intervene as appropriate and inform supervisorAdvocate for the people we support and ensure their rights are protectedDocument all program data including but not limited to: participant services behavior plan data community integration logs assessments petty cash metro card distribution maintenance requests forms and supply acquisition formsRepresent Goodwill in a professional manner to families community partners and all othersWork assigned schedules including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time requesting time off in advance and notifying supervisor of changes to assigned work scheduleand locationPerform other related duties as requestedDSP FloaterProvides coverage in multiple locations throughout each week based on programmatic needsDSP DriverA DSPVan Driver is also responsible for safely driving and escorting program attendees in an accessible 12 passenger vanto/fromhomeandprogram transporting groups to activities during the day and delivering supplies between program sitesMaintains daily communication with program participants their families and programstaffregarding pick up and drop off times route notifications andissues/ program groups to/from activity locations in the 5 boroughs during the program dayMaintains schedules and ensures participants and groups arrive at destinations on timeAssists riders as needed when entering and exiting the vehicleOperates vehicle in accordance with Agency Safety Rules OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and OPWDD Office of People with Developmental Disabilities) requirements as well as all local state and federal lawsPerforms daily routine safety checks and pre/ post trip inspections on assigned vehicle. Completes required paperwork including daily logs route sheets and all required records related to driving activitiesQualifications/Basic Job Requirements:Describe the skills knowledge and abilities required. Includeminimumeducational and experience requirements and preferencesHS Diploma GED or suitable equivalent required6 months social service or life experience withpersonswith intellectual or developmental disabilitiespreferredProficient computer skillsrequiredThis is an active position and the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit bend stoop climb stairs and/ or kneelDSP DriverMust possess a valid state drivers license with a safe driving record that meets agency standardsTwo years driving experience requiredOne-year experience of institutional driving preferredSpecial Working Conditions:Daily travel on public transportation requiredDSPs location assignments can changewith advance notice based on the coverage needs of the people we supportDSP Floater-is notified each day which location theyll be assigned to the following day. Requires flexibility to cover shifts in Day Service locations in Queens Manhattan Brooklyn & Bronx Monday Friday between 8:30am & 4:30pm or 9am 5pm dependent on the location scheduleDSP Driver-is a full-time position working a Monday-Friday daytime shift. The exact schedule will be determined by the needs of the program. The driver may be asked to alter their work schedule depending on the operational needs of the siteWhat We OfferGenerous Time off policy to use when you need itHealth wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goalsRobust health benefits including medical dental vision parental leaves and company sponsored life insuranceRetirement matching programs and contributionsTransit and commuter benefits#IND1