Residential Direct Support Professional

*** $500 Signing Bonus ***

Job Title: Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)Location: Gorham site

Pay Range:For full/part time: $18.50 - $20.75For substitutes and non drivers: $18.00 - $20.25

Reports to: Residential Supervisor & ManagerFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This position may have a full-time, part time or relief schedule. Days and hours of work are determined for each vacancy and would typically include an evening or overnight shift.Summary/Objective: Provides safety and supervision of all individuals focusing on fulfilling the Agencys Mission, Vision and Values and providing services which meet or exceed the goals of the individual, department and the agency.Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with special needs population preferred.
• Valid and clean NYS drivers license.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must obtain and maintain Medical Certification.
• Ability to complete required training classes.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Imparts agency philosophy of Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Provides oversight to ensure safety and supervision of residents. May be required to stay on-shift after hours should there be an emergency, weather hazard, or other unforeseen occurrence.
• Provides assistance, training and supervision with various activities of daily living, helping each individual to improve their ability to live more independently, while addressing specific individualized outcomes as outlined on service plan.
• Implements health-related and medication regimens for all consumers in accordance with policies and procedures. Implements behavior treatment plans as written, following documentation protocol as required.
• Accompanies residents to off-site locations/activities, helping them to access and utilize community resources (i.e. grocery shopping, recreation, entertainment, medical appointments, banking, etc).
• Assists residents with planning and accessing recreational and social activities.
• Provides input regarding assessment and capabilities for team meetings/progress updates, etc. Attends meetings as requested.
• Acts as a role model for program participants by interacting with others in a professional and respectful manner, dressing appropriately, and using good personal hygiene.
• Maintains necessary documentation as required and per agency policies.
• Communicates regularly with agency personnel to provide opportunities for exchange of information and discussion of concerns. Provides feedback to Supervisor regarding resident and/or facility concerns.
• Assists residents in working toward achievement of their goals, while ensuring adherence to applicable Behavioral Support Plans.
• Manages crisis situations per agency policies and procedures, contacting Administrator on-call as necessary.
• Helps to ensure a positive appearance of the facility by assisting with site inspections, timely reporting of maintenance needs, performs general housekeeping and home maintenance activities, etc.
• Creates opportunities for, and encourages individuals to make as many decisions as possible, ranging from basic choices, such as food and clothing, to long term planning of life goals.
• Ensures individual care meets or exceeds established standards in areas including personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, care and respect for individuals belongings, room cleaning, and other daily living skills.
• Provides emergency and first aid treatment, within their scope of training, as needed until relieved by other staff, a professional medical person, or other designa