Jewish Board
1072 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA Req
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Make a bigger difference
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP is required to follow the treatment plan, ensuring the client’s health and safety, promoting independence and person centered planning.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (List the functions that are essential to achieve the goals):
Ensures that clients are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
Supports and encourages clients’ decision making on the appropriate level to further promote independence.
Responsible to oversee Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and all personal hygiene of the clients.
Assist the Residence Manager in the development and implementation of community inclusion activities using client and family feedback as a guide.
Accompany clients on medical appointments as a liaison of the interdisciplinary team, working closely with the RN Case Manager to present and receive information to all medical professionals.
Work with clients in a group setting or on a one to one basis depending on the need of the particular client.
Assist/Supervise clients with meal preparation including setting dining room table, warming food, portioning for specific clients and adhering to specifically prescribed modified diets.
Responsible for doing client laundry, at times with clients, as well as ironing clothing.
Ensures that clients are dressed in clean and weather appropriate clothing.
Assist clients with money management while safeguarding their funds.
Responsible for ensuring a clean and neat residence including minor sweeping and mopping of floors.
Share and document experiences and observation of the client with the treatment team during in person supervision and through the health record.
Complete all daily logs including but not limited to goals, behavior data, diaper change, turning, seizure, stool, and toileting.
Is certified as an Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) to dispense all prescribed medications to clients.
Drive agency vehicle transporting clients to medical and recreational outings.
Follow agency procedures to report unusual medical, behavioral or other occurrences.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team during regularly scheduled meetings and case conferences.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent, AMAP certification, Driver’s License
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Basic computer skills required including agency software programs and Electronic Health Record.
We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
Other details
- Job Family Direct Care [200s]
- Job Function Paraprofessionals
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator 8854 – Health Care – Professional Svcs – Traveling
- Required Education High School