About this opportunity
New-Hope-Community,-Inc lists this Day Program DSP-1 opportunity in loch sheldrake, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Direct Support Professional I – Day Program
Department: Day Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Day Program Manager or Program Coordinator
Position Summary
The Direct Support Professional I (DSP-I) – Day Program enriches the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing engaging, meaningful, and person-centered supports during daytime programming. The DSP works alongside people receiving services to develop life skills, social relationships, recreation, vocational interests, and community participation while promoting dignity, independence, choice, and inclusion.
Rather than simply supervising activities, the DSP actively participates alongside the people we support, encouraging growth, confidence, and achievement in a safe and welcoming environment.
Person-Centered Supports
Develop trusting and respectful relationships with people receiving services.
Promote dignity, independence, self-determination, and personal choice.
Encourage active participation in all daily programming.
Assist individuals in achieving personal goals identified within Individualized Service Plans (ISP).
Teach and reinforce daily living, communication, social, and vocational skills.
Utilize positive behavior supports while maintaining a calm, respectful environment.
Program Activities
Lead or participate in meaningful activities including but not limited to:
Recreation and leisure activities
Arts and crafts
Music programs
Fitness and exercise
Special Olympics training and competition
Gardening and horticulture
Farming activities
Horse care and equestrian programs
Chicken husbandry and agricultural education
Educational opportunities
Community outings
Skill-building classes
Seasonal celebrations and special events
The DSP actively participates alongside program participants rather than merely supervising activities.
Community Integration
Accompany individuals into the community.
Support shopping trips, restaurants, parks, museums, recreational activities, and community events.
Promote appropriate social interactions.
Encourage community inclusion and relationship building.
Support safe transportation during community activities.
Documentation
Accurately complete:
Daily service notes
Progress notes
Required electronic documentation
Documentation must be accurate, objective, timely, and comply with OPWDD and New Hope Community standards.
Health and Safety
Maintain awareness of each person's health and safety needs.
Administer medications when certified and assigned.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Maintain CPR, First Aid, SCIP, and all required certifications.
Report concerns immediately.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe program environment.
Teamwork
Work collaboratively with supervisors, clinicians, therapists, nurses, families, transportation staff, and coworkers.
Participate in staff meetings.
Accept coaching and feedback.
Assist coworkers as needed.
Promote a positive work environment.
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma or GED (unless enrolled in the Associate DSP Program)
Valid New York State Driver's License for Driver positions
Driving record acceptable under New Hope Community insurance requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications
Ability to successfully complete New Hope orientation and training
Preferred
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Experience in recreation, education, coaching, agriculture, equestrian programs, music, or vocational programming
CPR and SCIP certification
Core Competencies
Successful DSPs consistently demonstrate:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Professionalism
Flexibility
Positive communication
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Accountability
Commitment to lifelong learning
Physical Requirements
The employee must regularly:
Walk and stand for extended periods
Lift up to 50 pounds independently
Lift up to 100 pounds with assistance
Participate in SCIP interventions
Assist with transfers when required
Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
Drive agency vehicles when assigned
Working Conditions
The Day Program operates primarily during daytime business hours. Work includes both indoor and outdoor activities and frequent community participation. Occasional schedule adjustments may be required for special events or agency needs.
Mission Commitment
Every Direct Support Professional is expected to uphold New Hope Community's commitment to person-centered supports by treating every individual with dignity, respect, compassion, and professionalism while helping each person live a meaningful, productive, and fulfilling life.
Attributes
Aptitude for working with people
Humble/respect
Desire to learn
Leadership Skills
Demonstrates:
Ability to work with people with different needs
Serve as an acceptable role model
Independent problem-solving skills
Carrying out policy and procedures
Clinical Competency
Has knowledge of populations diagnosis
Demonstrates positive interventions when working with the people in the environment
Displays ability to teach skills to individuals in the environment
Carry out physical responsibilities, i.e. transfers, SCIP, lifting, etc.
Displays confidentiality and adheres to the DSP Core Competencies
Interpersonal Skills
Works well alongside otherDSP’s
Develops good relationships with the people we support, their families, peers and management.
Displays the ability to troubleshoot day to day events to help people manage their lives.
Organizational Work
Timely completion of assigned tasks, i.e. goals, notes, incident and accident reports, etc.
Complete required paperwork and record keeping timely and accurately.
Completes Medication Administration Course and maintains certification along with other required trainings, i.e. CPR, BBP, Fire Safety, etc.
Contributes to maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Additional Functions
Participates in regular meetings with supervisor
Adhere to principles set forth by the Council of Quality and Leadership
Carry out all other responsibilities deemed necessary to the position as assigned by leadership/supervisors of the team.
Maintains clean and valid Driver’s License.
This opportunity pays: $18.00/Hour
Hours: 7-4
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
loch sheldrake, NY, 12759, US
Who can apply
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