Job description
The E. John Gavras Center is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Inclusive Preschool
JOB SUMMARY
The E. John Gavras Center is looking for a full-time Direct Support Professional to work in our Day Habilitation programs.
The Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional provides training and support in Activities of Daily Living to individuals and implements the Life Plan and valued outcomes identified in the Life Plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide training, in the Day Hab site and in the community, according to consumer needs, wants and desires as outlined in the Life Plan.
- Display mature judgment in all areas including maintaining confidentiality and handling emergencies.
- Act as a professional representative of the E. John Gavras Center.
- Responsible for the provision of on-going assistance, skills training, supervision and support in the Activities of Daily Living including but not limited to the following:
- 1) Health skills and monitoring of medication and medical issues.
- 2) Personal Hygiene/Personal Care needs.
- 3) Domestic living skills.
- 4) Money management.
- 5) Menu Planning, food procurement and meal preparation.
- 6) Socialization and community integration.
- 7) Recreation and leisure time activities.
- 8) Safety education and training.
- 9) Transportation skills training.
- 10) Behavioral interventions.
- Responsible for following all Agency policies and procedures as well as OPWDD Regulations.
- Obtain and maintain all required certification within the required time frame including First Aid, CPR, SCIP, and Exposure Control.
- Participate as a team in frequent meetings to discuss consumer programming, training issues and methods for implementation of individualized consumer goals.
- Maintain appropriate documentation according to agency policies, completing daily notes and reports in a timely fashion.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
- Clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Registry, Medicaid Exclusions List and OPWDD Fingerprinting required.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to assist with some personal care/toileting.
- Ability to lift over 75 pounds.
- May be exposed to various weather conditions.
- May need to respond to a behavior intervention with a consumer in the means taught to them in Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention.
- May be required to travel to various job sites or locations as part of working with consumers.
The E. John Gavras Center believes in equal opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
The E. John Gavras Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so that an individual can perform job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at robynwalsh@gavrascenter.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.26 - $18.24 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person