What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at IRI?
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Job Title : Direct Support Professional– Full-time
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Are you interested in helping individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities create the life of their choice through support and advocacy throughout any challenges they may face? Are you honest, energetic, creative and like to take initiative? If so, then perhaps IRI is the place for you.
IRI is a respected and growing non-profit agency that provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for people that come to work for more than a paycheck. IRI expects all employees to have the following: empathy for others, professional demeanor, maturity, integrity, ability to problem solve, and a willingness to learn and grow as well as basic computer skills.
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“IRI made my dream come true. People with disabilities have been discriminated against for centuries. As an adult with autism, I always wanted to work with individuals to teach them how to advocate for themselves and how to communicate better – even if they are non-verbal. I now work as an employee of IRI doing just that. Once a week, I meet with the guys and we talk about their rights; it gives them the confidence to speak up. Everyone deserves to be heard”
- Jason
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Summary of Responsibilities:
- Assist individuals in meeting their goals as identified in their Day Habilitation plan and maintain daily documentation.
- Offer appropriate encouragement and support to individuals in achieving their outcomes while ensuring their health and safety as outlined in their clinical assessment, ISP, Day Hab plans, behavior plans, etc.
- Provide hands-on training to assist individuals to develop skills, partake in chosen activities, and participate in community activities.
- Engage in meaningful activities on-site, as well as travel with the individuals to off-site and community locations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input in planning and advocacy.
- Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to review individual issues and recommend program improvements for quality services to the individuals.
- Attend staff trainings as required.
- Report all incidents to management as per OPWDD regulations.
- Benefits we Offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick time, holidays, 403B (full time employees)
- CUNY tuition reimbursement
- On the job training: AMAP, SCIP, CPR & First Aid
- Cash awards for re-certifications after 1 year
- Employee recognition programs (employee of the month/year awards)
- P/T employees are eligible for vacation, sick and personal time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.85 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $17