TRC DSP Careerist Hunt 1st shift

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL/CAREERISTRESPONSIBLE TO: Residence Manager/Day Program SupervisorFUNCTION:To provide direct care and supervision in all activities of daily living implement persons Habilitation Plan complete required documentation regarding milestones and behavior support programs participate as an active member of a team with other program/department staff to provide the identified supports to individuals and enhance the skills and/or create the opportunity for person supporting to achieve maximum independence inclusion individualization and Direct Support Professional Careerist is required to obtain and maintain NYS medication administration certification is required to administer medications as needed or assigned and is required to provide assistance with lifting and transferring of assigned addition the Direct Support Professional Careerist must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all SCIP- R protocols and procedures utilizing positive behavioral support and lesser restrictive means of addressing maladaptive behavior before advancing to restrictive SCIP-R maneuvers. The Direct Support Professional Careerist must possess the unrestricted ability to routinely implement and perform all approved SCIP-R techniques as needed or KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Physical condition commensurate with demands of the job including the unrestricted ability to assist in lifting and transferring on a regular basis. Reliability adaptability and flexibility in working in a variety of settings across day and individual; Maintains a good attendance record. Ability to follow written program plans and document and maintain records related to them. Ability to use educational training techniques for developmentally disabled adults. Knowledge of or ability to obtain computer skills sufficient to utilize direct support certification programs or other software necessary to complete assigned job duties. The ability to work with others as part of a team in order to satisfy the needs of individuals we support the program and the Agency. Must demonstrate knowledge of and willingness to adhere to all departmental and agency policies and employee must also demonstrate the following competencies: ability to locate all of the information that is asked for and demonstrate knowledge of basic information associated with assigned individuals; successful completion of all required in-service training within required time frames; certification in NYS Medication Administration protocols and procedures which includes protocols and procedures related to decertification and recertification process First Aid CPR and SCIP-R; demonstrated knowledge of the abuse mistreatment and neglect policy the incident reporting process IPOPs and implementation of QUALIFICATIONS:High school or equivalency diploma strongly preferred. A valid drivers license with acceptable driving record as established by the agency insurance carrier preferred. Has had a successful probationary SPR at the agency and has completed the NYS Medication Administration opportunities for career and wage advancement are available through the Relias NADSP or other employer-sponsored DUTIES:Responsible for learning each habilitation plan including milestones behavior support programs staff actions and safeguards and provides needed support/supervision for person(s) persons Habilitation Plans in order to create the opportunity for each person to achieve maximum independence inclusion individualization and guides teaches and provides assistance to people supporting in acquiring and carrying out skills in personal care/daily living including but not limited to feeding showering toileting toothbrushing ability to assist in lifting and transferring utilizing approved techniques as needed or reports and assists in maintaining health of all assigned including ensuring adequate diet according to identified persons needs and/or be called upon and readily accepts shift leader assignment which includes but is not limited to the following duties:Provides leadership to staff in the assignment of tasks to ensure that the shift runs smoothlyEnsures the completion of all documentation required during the shiftEnsures all policies and procedures are adhered to during the course of the shiftReports any and all concerns that may arise during the shift to the Residence Manager/Day Program SupervisorProvides regular opportunities for people supporting to become part of their community by providing the support and supervision needed to participate in community events including leisure/recreational and religious activities that are based on personal choice and a positive role model for people supporting while at the site and out in the required daily documentation including milestones activity schedules and/or service sheets behavior support programs and other related when individuals display maladaptive behavior according to Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) protocols and/or behavior support and reports any incidents unusual occurrences or illnesses per policy/procedure. Ensures any immediate protective action is NYS medication administration certification and may be called upon to administer medications as prescribed as needed or for the person by communicating any ideas suggestions and concerns to the appropriate person in a timely manner including medical and dietary concerns and participates as an active member of the program planning effective and positive relations with family correspondents friends service providers and the in providing a safe clean comfortable and therapeutic environment to teach individuals new compliance with state and federal regulations as well as with agency and program policies and to the supervisor(s) any information pertinent to the needs of the assigned person and/or the needs of the operation of the any other related duties as required by supervisor(s). Employee Signature & Print Supervisor Signature & Print Date12/17; 5/18; 3.22; 7/23 3/24IDD ServicesThe Resource CenterUnion Grade:DSCPTO2