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Community Habilitation- Direct Support Professional at Kelberman Center Inc

City of Utica, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Individualized Staff Action Plans Implementation, Behavioral Support, Skill Building, Promoting Independence, Inclusion, Quality of Life Support, Positive Behavioral Interactions, Habilitative Services

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for implementing and monitoring individualized Staff Action Plans, in compliance with state, federal, and agency regulations and operating standards. The DSP works directly with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual/developmental disabilities providing habilitative (skill building) and behavioral support. The DSP will work to increase skill level and support positive behavioral interactions through goals identified in the individualized plan. The DSP will provide services within the person’s home and in their community to promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life. This is a Home and Community Based Service that supports specific learning and growth objectives for individuals receiving services. Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.? At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred. Travel and transport?is required.??Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and require reliable transportation.? This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check?under?OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities).? An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides?proficiency?in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.?

Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for implementing and monitoring individualized Staff Action Plans while adhering to state, federal, and agency regulations. This involves working directly with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities to provide habilitative support and increase skill levels.