Direct Support Professional Community Habilitation/Respite Specialist

3 weeks ago

Syracuse, New York, United States Kelberman Center Inc Full time
Job Description

The Direct Support Professional – Community Habilitation/Respite Specialist is responsible for implementing and monitoring individualized habilitation plans in compliance with state, federal, and Agency regulations and operating standards. This role involves working directly with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to provide habilitative (skill-building) and behavioral support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement, document, and/or summarize programming as indicated in the individual's Person-Centered Plan.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and log any/all incidents that may occur during sleeping hours.
  • Attend to personal, self-care, and other program needs that the individuals cannot independently accomplish.
  • Oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals.
  • Advise nursing staff regarding the individuals' medical and dietary concerns, dispense medication if certified.
  • Participate in activities as part of the treatment team, including meetings, trainings, and committees.
  • Transport and accompany residences as required for appointments and community activities.
  • Assist in the daily housekeeping and laundry routine, report house damage, and complete work orders; clean wheelchairs, clean and gas-up vans as needed.
  • Maintain documentation as required.
  • Ensure all doors have been locked during overnight hours.
  • Ensure an appropriate temperature in the house for sleeping by adjusting the thermostat and/or closing windows.
  • Conduct evacuation drills as assigned and complete documentation required.
  • Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Center's culture, values, and mission.
  • Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.

Physical and Mental Demands:

  • Ability to lift and/or assist individuals in your care and meet the physical requirements of the specific job.
  • Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, and descend stairs.
  • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time and move and react quickly.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
  • Must be able to manage and cope in sometimes stressful situations.
  • Must have full sight and hearing with fluency in the English Language.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.

Work Environment/Hazards:

Job-related tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, or the potential for skin or mucous membrane contact from spills or splashes of these substances. May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at Kelberman Center sites. OSHA Exposure Category 1

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. This job description may be changed at any time and does not constitute a contract or agreement.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Up to 1 year of experience.
  • This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services, therefore, is required to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities).
  • Must have a valid New York State Driver's License and transportation for your use during work hours.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
  • Ability to meet physical and mental requirements.

Required Abilities:

  • Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Regularly attend scheduled shifts and meetings, being punctual.
  • Exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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