Direct Support Professional

2 weeks ago


Oneonta, United States The Arc Otsego Full time
Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional to join our team at The Arc Otsego. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in their daily lives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and record progress toward established outcomes for the individuals.
  • Maintain regular communication with assigned individuals' family, Service Coordinator and/or residential program.
  • Assist participants to identify, form an array of options utilizing creative means of recording and documentation, how they want to spend their day.
  • Assist participants in the development of individual portfolios.
  • Assist participants in the scheduling and accessing of daily activities.
  • Accompany participants as they navigate a variety of community experiences.
  • Provide feedback and documentation of participant's response to their schedule and experiences.
  • Assist the participant in the expression of newly learned skills and experiences including practicing and/or rehearsing.
  • Prepare for and participate in regular planning meetings with ancillary agency and service personnel.
  • Attend regular staff meetings.
  • Participate and assist in all public presentations that may be in the evening or on weekends.
  • Provide transportation using agency vehicles.
  • Provide personal care for individuals as needed.
  • Share talent with individuals in structured groups and/or individualized learning opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college and experience working with adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write reports/correspondence and good communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar or line graphs.
  • Must be knowledgeable about Internet software, Microsoft Office components including Word, Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Must possess a valid NYS driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of that an employee comes across while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expectations:

  • Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
  • Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality in accordance with The Arc Otsego's standards.
  • Adhere to all policies and practices in place at The Arc Otsego.

Language: English



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