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Job Opportunity: Direct Support Professional DSP:Description de l'offre:
Direct Support Professional DSPJOB DESCRIPTIONIndependent Living, Inc., a progressive and dynamic cross-discapability services organization and a leader in the provision of peer services in the Hudson Valley region is seeking to hire Direct Support Professionals . The Direct Support Professional will be responsible for providing direct support to participants receiving services that will promote community integration and independent living. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES: » Responsible for the safe transportation of participants (including those who utilize wheelchairs and/or other mobility devices) from their homes and on community outings. » Responsible for implementation of the Participants Staff Action Plan as determined by the individual, family and service planning team. Works with participants on their valued results (goals) as outlined in the participants community habilitation staff action plan. » Ensures that participants work on stated goals as they participate in various community activities. » Mediates in a diplomatic manner any issues and problems that may come up during everyday activities. » Ensures that participants have every opportunity to participate in chosen activities to the extent they are able that the activity is adapted or modified to meet the needs of the individual. » Works with participants in accomplishing goals and valued results as outlined in the individuals community habilitation staff action plan. » Provides input to the Employment & Family Services Director and Program Coordinator for goals to be included in the participants Community Habilitation Mentor action plans. » Works with participants in the community for skill acquisition and to gain independence. » Demonstrates sensitivity to the personal needs of individuals in the program and their families and responds appropriately. » Utilize AWARDS database and enters progress notes contemporaneously for documentation of services. Completes everyday and monthly paperwork in a timely manner as required by program regulations set forth by the HVDDSO and OPWDD » Completes all required OPWDD and Independent Living training and participates in annual refresher training. » Meets regularly with Community Habilitation Coordinator and other members of the team to ensure services are appropriate and meet the participants needs, likes and choices. » Performs other tasks as assigned or as required by the needs of the position. General Requirements: » Valid, NYS Driver License with clean driving record, and proof of current Auto Insurance. » Strong communication expertise; both written and oral. » expertise of available community resources. » First Aid and CPR certification. » Must be dependable, flexible and positive in approach, organized and hard working. » Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, language and behaviors reflecting such values and the Independent Living philosophy. Qualifications required » High school diploma or equivalent. » practice working with people with developmental disabilities is strongly preferred. » Spanish speaking a plus. QualificationsQualifications required» High school diploma or equivalent. » practice working with people with developmental disabilities is strongly preferred. » Spanish speaking a plus. Por favor, ayudanos a crear un sociedad libre sin barreras! Help us create a barrier-free society! Profil / Compétences:
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