DSP - Citizens

Overview Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to the people that live in the Residential Services program to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained. Provide support in areas such as self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing. Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provides ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to ensure active participation in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall wellbeing). Provide only the level of support necessary for each person supported to ensure independence and engagement in their daily routine. Provide support to become active members of the community, as well as maintain and build upon natural supports and relationships. Ensure a safe and clean home by assisting with and participating in household chores as needed. Follow all treatment plans and utilize all corresponding adaptive and safety equipment needed for each person supported to promote independence and ensure health, safety and well-being. Support each person supported in preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills. Assist each person supported with medication administration according to AMAP policy and procedures. Implement and document all treatment plans and other agency-related materials (e.g., residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, communication logs) to assist each person supported in achieving independence and valued outcomes, and to ensure health, safety and well-being. Adhere to overtime, scheduling, and minimum staffing policy and procedures to ensure quality support each day. Serve as a member of the inter-disciplinary team by attending and participating in all meetings to discuss each person supported’s progress and goals, and to offer and gather information and ideas. Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings and other transportation needs. Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals to ensure new employees are prepared to complete responsibilities. Participate in House Meetings and maintain all certification and training expectations. Perform all other duties as requested by supervisor. Physical requirements: This position requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and is subject to successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required prior to completion of evaluations and assessments. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must submit a valid NYS driver’s license, and maintain a qualified driver status throughout employment. Must have the ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information. Physical aspects may include lifting and transferring of individuals (children and/or adults). Inability to meet the physical demands of the position may impact employment. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Individual and Family Services Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Citizens Options Unlimited. This description retains the essential duties and qualifications as stated in the original posting.

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