Direct Support Professional; DSP

Overview

With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care -- from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs -- for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI is driven by a dedicated staff and a belief in every individual's potential.

Our purpose is to help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities experience personal growth and fulfillment. Our core values are integrity, dignity, compassion, and teamwork.

• Complete all required trainings, participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
• Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR.
• Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status.
• Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly, staff meetings, and staffing as required.
• Advocate for the rights of the individuals we serve.
• Help individuals build relationships, and maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Follow individual daily activity/classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols of individuals you are assigned to.
• Collect data – goals, protocols, outings, SUBs, progress notes, recreation/fitness logs.
• Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable (Level 3 and 2 if applicable).
• Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork, advocacy, programming).
• Provide instruction and documentation, participate in development and revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP, and behavior plans.
• Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including ADLs, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting, maintaining appropriate behavior, and community integration.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and ensure safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OPWDD and DDI policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and document such knowledge.
• Ensure vans are clean and vehicle issues are written down and addressed with the Site Supervisor/Manager.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.

• The ability to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we support.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and more.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to protected characteristics. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Equal employment opportunity information and policies are provided as part of the company’s commitment to a diverse workforce.