Site Respite DSP II

Overview

The Arc Erie County New York supports children and adults with disabilities and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive quality services.

As a leading agency in Western New York for over 71 years, we take pride in our mission and advocacy that builds and strengthens the entire community.

Position Now Available:
Site Based Respite Care Provider – DSP II

Overview

Site Based Respite Care Provider – DSP II position provides hourly supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes while primary care givers attend family errands, personal business or take time for social activities.

Shift
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Part time (with evenings and weekends)

Pay rate
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Starting at $17.96/hr.

• Tasks of daily living and facilitation of recreational activities depend on the specific abilities of the individuals being served and the nature of the setting where the service is being provided.
• Addresses person being supported needs in the areas of medical/health, behavior, and supervision promptly and communicate them fully to the family and supervisor.
• Transports people to medical appointments (if applicable), recreation activities and other appointments/activities as scheduled. Assists in maintenance of those records.
• Assists in the assessment of a person’s skills and behavior.

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• On the job paid training
• On-demand pay
• Opportunities for advancement

Apply here for a chance to be a part of a dynamic, engaging and fun team!

Our full job description is listed below:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional II (DSP II)

Department: Varied

Job Grade: 2

Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) have a wide variety of duties and perform an array of activities in support of the habilitative services provided by The Arc Erie County. Tasks of daily living and facilitation of recreational activities depend on the specific abilities of the individuals being served and the nature of the setting where the service is being provided.

A Direct Support Professional supports people by providing person-centered assistance and training in areas such as but not limited to; activities of daily living, self-care skills, money management, cooking, self-administration of medication, community integration, and communication.

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Program Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assures people’s overall safety through maintaining safety standards, familiarity with emergency safety procedures and providing regular training to people in these areas.
• Intervenes with people’s inappropriate and/or potentially injurious behaviors in the least restrictive manner possible, while maintaining a safe environment for the person. Use techniques/strategies as identified in behavior plans to support participants to interact in a positive/respectful manner with others and self.
• Transports people to medical appointments (if applicable), recreation activities and other appointments/activities as scheduled. Assists in maintenance of those records.
• Documents the provision of services, skill acquisitions and supports daily, contemporaneous and consistent with the Staff Action Plan and Agency procedures.
• Assist people with personal money and shopping needs.
• Provides first aid when necessary and addresses routine health care needs.
• Prepares or assists people with meal preparation, meal planning and purchasing of food.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment by completing housekeeping and minor maintenance tasks and by providing training and assistance to people in these areas.
• Provides input to the treatment team in the development of a person-centered plan.
• Assists in the assessment of a person’s skills and behavior.
• Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, supervisory conferences and any other assigned meetings.
• Checks agency email regularly, updates supervisor on changes in contact information, maintains communication, completes online training modules in a timely fashion.
• Follows the DSP Core…