Direct Support Professional

POSITION OVERVIEW:The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the Life Plan/Individual Program Plan which deal with day-to-day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a support and providing therapeutic partnering the DSP is charged with following the Life Plan/Individual Program Plan and the fundamental responsibility of the Individuals health and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Responsible for day by day care of the Individuals in the program including supervision of personal hygiene social guidance use of leisure time and food planning and supervise and run activity Individual on trips and outings and supervise be required to perform SCIP in the event its necessary Employees are required to attend appropriate SCIP training prior to performing such a the Individuals to medical social or other necessary Individual on medical appointments as a liaison of the interdisciplinary team working closely with the medical team to present and receive information to all medical professionals. Shares their experience and observation of the Individual under care with the IDT team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual Individuals with meal preparation including setting dining room table warming food portioning for specific Individual and adhering to specifically prescribed modified that Individual are treated with dignity and respect at all and encourages Individuals decision making on the appropriate level to further promote independence. Responsible to oversee activities of daily living (ADL) and all personal hygiene of the the Residence Manager in the development and implementation of community inclusion activities using individuals and family feedback as a guide. Work with Individual in a group setting or on a one to one basis depending on the need of the particular Individual. Participates in regular staff meetings and be asked to travel to offsite meetings and regular and timely documentation of all individuals interactions including progress and informational notes in the respective electronic and collaborate with the interdisciplinary incident reports as appropriate following an incident. Administer medication as needed. Comply to the Divisional specific Jewish Orthodox culture and practicesOther assigned duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:Compassion empathy patience and genuine desire to make a positive impact on individuals lives. Excellent client engagement skills. Strong communication and interpersonal to individuals and colleagues. Adaptability to address and Maintaining Positive to adapt to changing situations and work effectively as part of a Professionalism. Supporting Good / TRAINING REQUIRED:High School Diploma or equivalent is required.A drivers License is preferred to meet all insurance REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:Experience with similar population in a residential setting is a SKILLS REQUIRED:Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel Word etc.)Aptitude for learning new systems and software AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:Travel in the community with Individual utilizing agency in physical activities with the to reach paper and electronic to perform data entry into various computer programs as ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT:To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate is routinely required to sit (25%of the time) and stand (75% of the time)Ability to travel to visit individual in apartments or to escort Individual in the to lift 25 pounds to assist Individual and to manager stairs in walk-up buildings as role includes assisting individuals with mobility lifting and supporting daily of lifting and/or assisting in lifting individuals who may have limited mobility or require assistance with transfer. If you join us youll have these great benefits:Generous vacation time in addition to paid agency holidays and sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plansTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insuranceDiversity equity and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join including Confronting Structural Racism (COR) Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS) and the LGBTQ Steering CommitteeWho we are: