What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional 1 (HCBS) - (Syracuse, Utica, Oswego, Mexico) position at Elmcrest Childrens Center Inc?
The HCBS DSP works under the direction of the Regional Supervisor. The DSP is responsible for providing Community Self-Advocacy Training & Supports, Prevocational, Supported employment and/or Planned Respite in a high quality manner to children and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, well-informed direct service to children and families , including planning appropriate activities
- Participate in initial and ongoing assessments in order to develop effective services for children; advocate and support the child and family when needed; communicate ideas and feedback on goals to create a comprehensive and accurate strategy for care
- Work cooperatively with collateral contacts, including care managers
- Travel within a region in order to meet with families and collaterals in the home and community
- Flexibility around the scheduling needs of the child and/or family; evenings and weekends required
- Complete all required documentation within expected timeframes
- Attend supervisions and staff meetings
- Other duties as assigned
- High school Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of experience in working with individuals with developmental, medical, or mental health needs
- Ability to be flexible, empathetic, and work both independently and on a team
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong attention to detail
- Self-confidence and an ability to work with a variety of people
- Flexibility in scheduling including evening and/or weekend hours.
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Compliance with required background checks, including fingerprinting and drug testing.
- Successful completion of all mandatory training
Essential Job Qualifications:
- Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance.
- Able to provide crisis intervention including physical restraints. Restraints may include resistive force, bending, squatting, kneeling, lying down, and holding youth in order to maintain safety.
- Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
- Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion
- Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.