What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem DSP position at INDEPENDENT GROUP HOME LIVING PROGRAM INC?
East End Disability Associates Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). EEDA is hiring per diem Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Residential and Day Hab Programs. EEDA's DSP provides the people supported the opportunity to increase independent living and socialization through participation in person centered planned activities within our residential program where the people we support live. Our locations include Riverhead, Manorville, Wading River, Rocky Point, East Hampton, and Jamesport.
Shifts: evenings, overnights, and days. Requires flexibility based on program needs. This is an on-call position so a set shift or schedule is not guaranteed.
Hourly Rate: $18.50
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervision of the people supported.
- Assist in planning activities.
- Assist the people supported when needed. Including areas of self-care, independent living, and community integration.
- Transportation/driving agency vehicles.
- Attend all mandatory trainings sessions including new hire orientation, Defensive Driving, First Aid, CPR, program specific trainings, and annual trainings.
- Obtain SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) and AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel).
- Complete all necessary documentation, which includes daily records; Medication Records (if AMAP); Incident Reports, Seizure Reports and Behavioral Records when needed; and any necessary correspondence.
- Correspond as needed with other program staff, family members, consultant staff (e.g., BISs, RNs, Nutritionists, etc.).
- Any additional responsibilities for the successful operation of the program.
Salary : $19