Direct Support Professional

· Reports directly to Day Habilitation coordinator.

· Assure all procedures are implemented that program meet federal and state regulations policies and procedures.

· Monitor and Record individual progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.

· Completes daily individuals progress notes basis according to standard.

· Writes monthly summaries for each individuals served.

· Inspect vehicle prior to use to ensure that they are in safe operating condition.

· Develop individual activities according to Staff Action Plan.

· Responds to all statements of deficiencies issued by the state.

· make sure your area of work is clean and condition to work with participants

· Provide day hab services face to face to assigned individual.

· Responsible to maintains annual trainings update

· Report and complete notables as necessary.

· All other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking , reasoning and problem solving
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Developing Others-Ability to teach or foster the development of others, giving constructive feedback and reassurance after problems.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate professionalism conforming to a set of values and principles standards.
• Competency Statement(s) Cont’d
• Interpersonal-Ability/desire to understand others’ attitudes/interests/needs/nonverbal behavior, listening skills, and understanding strengths/limitations of others.
• Leadership- Ability to Motivate, influence, and support others to accomplish team and organizational goals.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Teamwork – Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others, being part of a formal/informal team, solicits input, credits others, may require group conflict resolutions skills and/or motivating others.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Skills and Abilities:
• High School diploma/GED
• One year experience working with diverse clients in a human services setting preferred
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Valid NYS Driver’s License/Reliable transportation
• A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEO.
• Physical Demands:
• The position does require occasional standing, squatting, lifting of up to approximately 10 lbs. and frequent sitting.