Direct Support Professional/all Suffolk Locations

4 weeks ago

Bohemia, United States AHRC Suffolk Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job description

Reports to: Assistant House Manager and House Manager

General Statement of Duties: A Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with the Support Team to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety and well-being. A Direct Support Professional serves as a caring and understanding advocate for and with the people they support by assisting them with communicating their needs and accomplishing their goals. This role is a meaningful start in many career paths providing skill and training in various areas.

Responsibilities:

Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance up to and including, cooking, household skills, travel, social support and personal hygiene for individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.

Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations.

Provides assistance and oversight while working on goals and accurately complete documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR).

Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon the needs of the program site.

Receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely and in conformance with state regulations and specific training including maintenance of medical records.

Other duties may include, but are not limited to, home maintenance, food shopping and oversight of the facility.

May be required to assist in the lifting and/or transferring of individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.

Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family.

Receives and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions.

Exhibits care, consideration and professionalism while encouraging an independent and fulfilling life style.

Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent written communication skills so that writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
  • Exceptional communication skills to productively engage with all.
  • Outstanding people skills and the passion to help others.
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license and minimum of one year of driving experience.
  • Computer literacy to include knowledge of Microsoft products and web based applications used by the agency.
  • Ability to utilize proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma or GED
  • NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
  • Readiness to learn and utilize relevant agency computer applications.
  • Why AHRC Suffolk?Our Career Paths provide education and advancement opportunities for every team members interested in advancing their careers in all our job roles such as direct support, education, behavioral and clinical services, administrative, Human Resources, and operations. It’s not just a job, it’s a career.
    • Paid training – CPR & First Aid, Defensive Driving, AMAP & Strategies for Crisis Intervention and prevention and many more development opportunities.
    • Great Pay & Excellent Benefits, including overtime rates.
    • Opportunities to advance your career with college partnerships and mentor programs
    • Tuition reimbursement – $4000 a year
    • Low-cost, high-quality Medical & Dental plans
    • College Loan Forgiveness
    • Industry competitive salary
    • Employee Recognition – you’ll be appreciated
    • A diverse, inclusive team that will support and guide you every day
    • Wellness incentives – weight loss, yoga at work, gym membership & more
  • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  • Salary Range $17.98/h-$18.52

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • After school
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • No nights
  • No weekends
  • On call
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability
  • Weekends only

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