Senior Direct Support Professional

The Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each individual. This includes ensuring implementation of the individual’s services, goals and outcomes in relation to program-based and community inclusion activities. In addition, the Senior Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for the individual’s overall physical and emotional well-being.

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position

• Promote choice and self-determination to support individuals to direct the course of their own lives.
• Ensure DSPs support and teach individuals according to their services, goals and outcomes. Actively engage individuals in skills development, socialization and task participation across all settings. Ensure that supports are provided with consideration for each person’s individualized needs and routines.
• Promote and support the inclusion of individuals in their community according to their unique needs, interests, and desires. Model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members. Foster individuals’ personal growth by assisting in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers and peers.
• Transport individuals utilizing agency vehicles or assist them in taking public transportation, as required.
• Plan monthly/ daily schedule with team for community outings and in-house activities.
• Create staff action plan with PPT and participate in the Program Planning Team (PPT) meetings.
• Document and ensure documentation of necessary information and data in areas such as medical, behavioral, individualized services, goals and outcomes, fire safety, community inclusion, communication books, etc., ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
• Complete all monthly summaries by the 10th of every month.
• Ensure all required documents are in individuals program books are up to date and uploaded into Precision Care.
• Provide appropriate levels of supervision on an individualized basis for staff and individuals.
• Actively engage in all program services as needed, including toileting, behavioral interventions, community inclusion, emergencies, physical plant cleanliness
• Assist program coordinator in securing safeguards/protective measures and notifications for incident.
• Ensure all occurrence reports are completely filled out correctly and given the program coordinator the same day.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are appropriately and safely stored.
• Oversee cleaning and clean as frequently and thoroughly as necessary to meet program cleanliness standards. Report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor.
• Advocate appropriately and professionally on behalf of individuals.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attend external trainings and workshops at direction of direct supervisor or program management. Maintain certification in *AMAP, CPR/First Aid and SCIP, as required.
• Undertake any additional tasks and initiatives within the scope of the role as per the specific needs of the programs and individuals and as assigned by supervisor.
• Meet or exceed the DSP Core Competencies Standards by the end of the 1st year of employment.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree from four year college or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in the field with experience in supervision and paperwork.
• Minimum of 2 years or more experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Prior staff supervision experience strongly preferred.
  
  

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more
  
  

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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