Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Comm Living - North Franklin County - Full-time / Part-time

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Creighton Road - Malone, NY/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full-Time/Part-Time/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$15.50 - $20.00 Hourly/div divstrongTravel Percentage/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Local Travel/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Any/div /div h4Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Comm Living - Malone/h4pspan style="font-size:11px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"strongSUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: /strongbr / A Direct Support Professional ensures individuals' health, safety and welfare, enhances the quality ofbr / individuals' lives, and supports community inclusion.br / br / strongEssential Functions (Job Duties)/strongbr / br / strongUltimate responsibility for client programming and care /strongbr / br / Ensure adequate food, shelter and clothing is available for each resident.br / Provide first aid and nursing assistance as necessary or as requested by nurse or supervisor, reporting nursing and medical needs to a supervisor as needed.br / Provide individual assessment and instruction to residents in daily living skills.br / Lift, transfer and position as prescribed.br / Prepare meals, involving residents in preparation.br / Intervene and assist in crisis situations, accessing appropriate resources as needed.br / Provide support for community outings.br / Monitor and dispense medications and adhere to physician’s orders.br / Provide programming as written by Program Coordinator.br / Communicate programming information to Program Coordinator and Manager as needed.br / Ensure staffing ratios are met at all times.br / Demonstrate cultural beliefs in daily interactions.br / Utilize the least restrictive prompting at all times.br / Follow behaviors plans and crisis management plans as written.br / Participate in staff, team, and residence meetings.br / Attend appropriate training in accordance with the agency's personnel policies and maintain required certifications.br / Perform any related duties as assigned.br / Complete timely and accurate documentation as required.br / Contemporaneously and accurately document programming as per policy and procedure manual.br / Accurately document client care and medical information as prescribed.br / strongMiscellaneous /strongbr / Assist with residence cleanliness and upkeep as instructed.br / Follow universal precautions protocols.br / Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling.br / Protect client confidentiality.br / Participate in required trainings.br / Professionally represent Citizen Advocates, Inc. with families, other organizations and the community.br / Follow program policy and procedure manual as written./span/span/ph4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:11px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"strongCompetencies /strongbr / Confidentialitybr / Putting individuals firstbr / Building and maintaining positive relationshipsbr / Professionalismbr / Ethical conductbr / Organizationbr / br / strongJob Demands /strongbr / Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, move intermittently throughout the day, provide personal care to clients, work in stressful situations, and work in a team environment./span/span/p pspan style="font-size:11px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"strongPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work /strongbr / Workweek schedule: Community Living is a 24-hour operation 7 days per week. Schedule determined by supervisor to meet location/departmental needs.br / br / emHours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur. /embr / br / br / strongTravel /strongbr / Travel as needed; mostly for resident hospital visits. Travel as far as Albany, NY.br / br / strongRequired Education and Experience /strongbr / One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities/mental health needs.br / br / br / strongOther Duties/strongbr / emPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice./em/span/span/p p/p