Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation Deaf Services

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CNY offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental insurance and a 401K match, plus perks like a health care liaison!

Access

CNY believes that our community is strongest when everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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DSP – Community Habilitation Deaf Services

Reports to: Program Manager Community Hab Deaf Services

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $21.66

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, Access

CNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

We are looking for a proactive employee to assist participants enrolled in Community Habilitation services to achieve independence, as well as maintain their health and safety.

• Implement participants’ goals as written in life/staff action plans
• Assist/support participants with ADL skills as needed, including, but not limited to: bathing, toileting, dressing, dining, mobility, etc.
• Teach participants skills to promote independence, including, but not limited to: cooking, money management, literacy, socialization, health, safety, etc.
• Offer choices and opportunities for participants to engage in during their free time and during community activities; support community inclusion
• Provide opportunities for participants to increase decision-making and advocacy skills
• Transport and accompany participants to meetings and activities of their choice
• Monitor and maintain participant safety in the participant’s home, community, and during transportation
• Follow procedures to report emergencies and/or medical needs/changes of participants
• Documentation
• Complete program documentation in a timely manner per regulation and Agency policy; documentation includes, but is not limited to: service notes, behavioral data, program outcomes, etc.
• Complete incident report forms thoroughly and in a timely manner per Agency policy
• Maintain purchase receipts and complete necessary documentation per Agency policy
• Complete mileage sheets per Agency policy
• Facilitate positive communication with other departments and accept assignments in other areas as requested by supervisor
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, program staff, co-workers, and supervisor
• Follows Agency Standards and Procedures
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

No education or experience necessary. High school diploma/GED, preferred. Experience working with people with disabilities, preferred. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to appropriately communicate with participants via ASL, as well as document services through process chosen by the Agency. Basic word processing and email skills required. Fluency in American Sign Language is required.

Must have a valid New York State driver’s license in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

Did you know that Access

CNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally, we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.