Direct Support Professional

• Teaches, trains, guides and directs consumers individually and in groups to reinforce skills, learn new skills, and increase independence for attainment of life goals.
• Drives consumers to and from Day Program. Assists consumers moving between home, Day Program and community sites in a manner determined by their personal requirements. Assistance may include physical lifting and carrying, use of wheelchairs, etc., following prescribed safety procedures. Completes vehicle safety checks as required.
• Regularly observes consumers’ behavior and performance. Provides reports, updates, and general observations to the Program Supervisor. May provide direct support to consumers when need is indicated or upon instructions from the Supervisor.
• Assists consumers who are unable to care for themselves. Performs a variety of personal care functions including toileting, dressing, feeding, lifting and moving consumers, as may be required or requested, based on consumer’s individual needs.
• Maintains appropriate documentation. Keeps logs, goal books, and monthly data sheets up to date and accurate. Generates reports or data as needed for program.
• Models appropriate work behavior and performance to consumers on an ongoing basis.
• Keeps program area clean, to ensure a healthy, clean environment for consumers.  Ensures various supplies, equipment and other material used in training are in adequate supply, are stored correctly and in good order.
• Maintains orderly, safe working area and work practices.

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• High School Diploma or equivalent
• New York State Driver’s License required
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred