DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL III
Company: Hillside Family of Agencies
Location: Pittsford
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Job SummaryThe Direct Support Professional III partners with a
team of skilled professionals and families to provide services that
are family-driven, youth-guided, trauma-informed, and culturally
competent to help youth reach their full potential. This role
creates a safe, nurturing, and peaceful environment that provides
opportunities for the successful development of life skills and
social skills for youth and families receiving services. The
individual in this position will be involved in more complex
challenges and may perform mentoring and training activities as
assigned.Essential Job functionsProvide supervision and care to the
individuals they serve, assisting with their daily living skills
according to established program standards and follow all
applicable safety and mandated reporting protocols.Develop,
implement, monitor, and report on treatment objectives and
modalities that are utilized to support the individuals' goals.
Assess the effectiveness of individual care plans (e.g., behavior,
safety, treatment, and routine support plan).Develop and execute
service and behavior management plans aimed at assisting youth and
families to achieve their personal goals and objectives as part of
a designated treatment team.Build professional relationships with
peers that support individual development and success.Provide
purposeful activities, based on the individual's current
developmental level that foster skill development to help them
prepare for transitions and interactions in the community.Monitor
participating individual's emotional and behavior status and
document accordingly.Manage youth and family day-to-day activities,
within an individual or group dynamic.Ensure the safety of all
youth and families assigned to care and apply appropriate emergency
and trauma-informed crisis intervention principles and techniques,
such as Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP)
approved de-escalation and intervention techniques, which may
include the use of protective interventions and physical
restraints.Ensure mandated reporting protocols are
followed.Implement life and social skills training for youth and
families and encourage active participation from both
parties.Monitor staff in the implementation of treatment goals and
objectives for participants. Ensure treatment plans are followed
and all necessary documentation is made in a timely and compliant
manner.Execute a wide variety of support tasks including
transporting for medical appointments, various housekeeping duties,
administration of medication and managing petty cash.Ensure program
requirements are met by compliance with Office of People with
Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) regulations and Home and
Community Based Services (HCBS).Pass and administer medications to
individuals receiving services following established
procedures.Lead special department/program projects and serve on
agency committees, as required.Support the staff development of the
DSPI and DSPII through mentoring and training.Serve as shift
charge, document behaviors targeted for intervention, and provide
transportation to appointments or home time as directed.Support
youth and family interactions within the family and local
community.While this job description covers many aspects of the
role, employees may be required to perform other duties as
assigned.Education & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED
required.Minimum 18 months of related work experience
required.Special RequirementsSuccessful completion of Approved
Medication Administrative Personnel (AMAP) training to meet the
health needs of the individuals in care.CPR certification required
or obtained within 60 days of hire.Unrestricted, valid NYS driver's
license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and
minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.Knowledge,
Skills & AbilitiesIn addition to demonstrating the Hillside
Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal
Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships
and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational
competencies must be demonstrated:Demonstrate the emotional
competence and good judgment required to build productive, engaged
children, youth, staff and family relationships while implementing
required rules, expectations and routines.Ability to complete all
required documentation in timely fashion according to established
policies and regulations. This is an essential function in order to
facilitate the efficient and effective flow of information
necessary for the program to be effectively managed and outcomes
optimized.Ability to recognize and address escalating and
dysregulated youth behavior, and utilize training provided in
behavior management and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and
Prevention (SCIP), including the use of physical interventions
(holds).Communicate effectively at all levels and recognize issues
and situations that require notification and communications to
others.Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
with self and others.Ability to meet the highest standard for
ethical and professional conduct towards all.Physical Demands &
Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to
work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekendsThe
following physical demands are required:Occasional sitting (up to 4
hours)Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)Occasional walking (up to
2.5 hours)Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)Continuous balancing
(up to 8 hours)Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing,
kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching
overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)Weekly lifting up
to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty
wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily
basisWeekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15
lbs. on a daily basisManual dexterity is required, including the
frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine
manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5
hrs.)Occasional exposure to change in temperature, dust, fumes,
gases or chemicals is apparent.Protective clothing or equipment as
required: close toed shoes; protective shields, universal
precaution PPE, and gloves for toileting and food
preparationAbility to change positions as neededSPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONSMay be required to physically restrain clients
weighing between 50 and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor
using Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP)
approved techniques. In some circumstances, restraints can last up
to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.$19.46
Minimum pay rate, $27.75 Maximum pay rate, based on
experience.Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all,
supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for
our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a
competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time
off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible
spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer
match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a
few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You'll be working with
great people and great clientele where you can truly make a
difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow you career with
us. You'll be so glad you did!EOE/AA Disability/VeteranRequisition
ID: 1795
Keywords: Hillside Family of Agencies, Irondequoit , DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL III, Other , Pittsford, New York
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