Description

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide a wide variety of person-centered-supports and services to people with developmental disabilities. DSPs empower the people they work for by providing education, experience and exposure so they can make their own informed choices. DSPs model, teach and advocate for people with developmental disabilities in order to support them to achieve their highest level of independent living, enable their fullest participation in society, ensure their civil and human rights are protected and promote their ability to be productive, contributing members of the community.  The supports and services performed depend upon the individually developed hab plan.

Position Responsibilities

Assists in the development, implantation and ongoing evaluation of habilitative service plans that based on the person’s preferences, needs and interests related to vocation.

Assists people in developing their vocational skills and exploring career options.

Teaches Job Readiness/Career Exploration classes.

Identify and secure suitable internship and volunteer opportunities for people served, based on choice, needs, preferences and person’s abilities. Provides orientation and maintains relationships with past, current and prospective community contacts.

Requirements

Education and Experience

   High School Diploma/GED

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

 Knowledge of the local job market.

Basic knowledge of how to maintain/operate maintenance equipment.

Good oral and written communication skills

                     Must be able to read and write case notes as well as understand written directions.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and cope with stressful situations and deadlines.

Demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain concentration.

 Create and maintain positive interaction with others.

 Basic computer skills. 

Successful completion of Introductory Period Training Requirements

 Knowledge of developmental disabilities. 

Medication Administration certified.

 CPR/First Aid certified.

 Full SCIP-R certified.

Be authorized as an Agency Driver by

Holding and maintaining a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Maintaining an approved driving record according to Agency Policy and Procedure.

Use of personal vehicle for work purposes.

Proof of insurance being current as a driver on personal vehicle

Summary

Community Services for Every1 has supported the people of our community for over 30 years.  Those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those who are simply in need.  Every day, our efforts support over 2,000 individuals of all abilities, across counties. We are here for Western New Yorkers – all of them.

Helping those in need takes very special people.  And those people are the lifeblood of Community Services for Every1.  They’re employees who thrive on helping and who have a passion for connecting.  Who can form lifelong bonds with the people they support and make the biggest difference in the lives of fellow Western New Yorkers.

Just as we empower those we serve, we strive to empower each other.  We support our colleagues through challenges and we collaborate to find the best solutions – and we work hard to help each other grow.  Community Services for Every1 offers competitive starting pay based on directly related experience, generous time off, excellent benefits plans and an opportunity to grow!