TRAVELING DSP - RESPITE

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

People Incorporated - Hamburg, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Hamburg, NY

Hospitals

About the position

The Traveling DSP - Respite position involves working in a site-based or recreation respite program to support children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. The role focuses on providing engaging activities and ensuring a safe and healthy environment for program participants, while also offering relief to their primary caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Respect and maintain the confidentiality of program participants.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of program participants.
• Assist program participants with activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide mealtime support to program participants as needed.
• Help develop and implement monthly activity calendars.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities for program participants.
• Assist with homework assignments as needed.
• Perform daily site cleaning and food preparation according to dietary needs.
• Complete tasks to ensure the health and safety of each person receiving services.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in quarterly training on Behavior Plans for participants.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation per OPWDD and agency standards.
• Review daily online documentation and agency forms as applicable.
• Collaborate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Safely transport participants to and from the Respite Program and activities when approved to drive.
• Perform CPR and SCIP-R as required.
• Record time worked at the start and end of each shift.
• Provide flexible availability to the Program Director, including weekends.
• Communicate with the Program Director regarding monthly scheduling based on program needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility with changing locations as needed to maintain site minimums.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License that meets agency policy.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend plans and documentation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
• Ability to support individuals with repositioning, lifting, and transferring as required by their person-centered plan.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including maintaining SCIP-R certification as per regulatory guidelines.
• CPR certification.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• PTO buyback
• Affordable insurances
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career mentoring
• Shift incentives
• On-demand pay access