DAYHAB POSITION - M-F Day Shift Only
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting people receiving services to live a full and meaningful life, by providing a wide variety of supports. The DSP encourages, and teaches skills to promote autonomy, community inclusion and provide a safe and healthy environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age OR high school diploma, or equivalent
• Valid NYS Driver’s License, one year minimum of licensed driving experience
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Fundamental computer skills

• Review, understand and follow each person’s plan of protective oversight, Individual Service Plan, safeguards, comprehensive functional assessment (CFA), or other service-related documentation or plan and Behavior Support plans
• Ensure peoples safety by following Safeguards or Individual Plan of Protective Oversight
• Support people in their personal care and document as required.
• Prepare food for prescribed diets and assist/monitor people while eating
• Reposition people in beds or chairs as needed
• Assist in ambulation and/or transfers with people throughout the day.
• Assist people to participate in community activities of their choice and build or enhance relationships
• Document on a designated Agency form (ABC Sheet) person’s behaviors as required
• Attend to routine health-care needs of people under supervision of medical personnel
• Assist / perform household activities: cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, etc
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the people served
• Assist other team members when the opportunity presents itself, when requested by another team member or assist in emergency situations and routine fire drills
• Inspect equipment and environment for malfunction / disrepair
• Communicate questions, concerns or issues to appropriate personnel
• Perform CPR & First Aid as needed
• Performs other duties assigned