What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - DAY/COMMUNITY HABILITATION (ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY) position at Community Health Center of the North Country?
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day / Community Habilitation (St. Lawrence County)
Canton, NY (http : / / maps.google.com / maps?q=Canton NY USA 13617)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Reports to : Coordinator of Individualized Services
Rate of Pay : $18.90 per hour; paid biweekly; sign-on bonus available
Work Schedule : Full-time; Primarily Monday-Friday days, with occasional, pre-scheduled weekend or evening obligations as determined by the needs of the individual supported.
Position Summary : Responsible for performing person-centered supports and services with a strong emphasis on personal choice to individuals with developmental disabilities, including advocating for, encouraging, guiding, and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, daily living skills and habits, community integration, and maintaining a healthy, safe home environment.
Primary Responsibilities :
Provide appropriate care to individuals, assuring their health and safety at all times.
- Assist individuals in evaluating choices and encourage and support problem-solving and coping skills.
- Accompany individuals to community activities and other social, educational, vocational, and recreational activities, aiding and teaching individuals to develop awareness and use of community resources and interact with others.
- Assist and teach individuals to develop / maintain positive interpersonal relationships with their peers, their families, and others in the community.
- Actively participates at staff meetings by communicating observations concerning progress and reactions to new activities and networking with other staff for new ideas and approaches.
- Teach and assist individuals with daily living skills, including personal hygiene, proper nutrition, domestic skills, including housekeeping and meal preparation, and budgeting skills.
- Prepare documentation / notes promptly for each activity and submit them for billing purposes.
- Transport individuals utilizing personal vehicles to scheduled activities and events (mileage is reimbursed).
- Maintain appropriate contact and communication with the individuals family, advocates, and significant others.
- Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to ensure various opportunities for individuals.
- Perform other duties as requested or directed by the supervisor.
Requirements
Sign-on Bonus Details :
Sign-on bonuses are paid as follows for Direct Support Professional positions and are divided into four equal payments that are paid out at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and one year of employment :
500 for per diem status (less than 30 hours per week)
750 for part-time status (30 - 37 hours per week)
1,000 for full-time status (37.5 - 40 hours per week)
Benefits :
Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life / AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.
Salary Description
18.90 per hour; sign-on bonus available
Salary : $19