Direct Support Professional – Dsp 1

Direct Support Professional – Dsp 1

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field
• Valid NY State Driver’s License may be required depending upon the position
• Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions

Responsibilities

• To provide direct care services as needed, including counseling, training in ADLs, assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support
• Support with intimate care functions
• Build and maintain positive relationships
• Participating in development of treatment plans
• Crisis intervention and management
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills
• Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies
• Assist the people we support in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self-advocacy, and emotional support
• Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
• Training/presenting to a team
• Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions)