Direct Support Professional- Adult Residential Services

About the position

The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is seeking dedicated individuals to provide care and support to children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities. This role involves assisting individuals in daily living activities, advocating for their rights, and ensuring their well-being through various programs and services. The position requires participation in training and certification programs to maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required trainings and participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
• Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR.
• Must have a Valid NYS Driver's license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status.
• Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly staff meetings, and staffing as required.
• Advocate for the rights of the individual(s) we serve.
• Help individual(s) build and maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Follow individual(s) daily activity/classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols of individuals assigned to you.
• Data collection - goals, protocols, outings, SUB's, progress notes, recreation/fitness logs.
• Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable.
• Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork, advocacy, programming).
• Instruction and documentation, participation in development and revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP, and behavior plans.
• Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including ADL's, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting, maintaining appropriate behavior, and community integration.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
• Knowledge and accurate implementation of Emergency Procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD and DDI policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
• Ensure the vans are clean and vehicle problems are written down and addressed through the Site Supervisor/Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $18.03 to $21.64 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.