Community Services Direct Support Professional

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Description

Community Services Direct Support Professional

Location: Broome County, NY

Schedule: Part-time, up to 29 hours per week

Pay: $17.50- $18.75

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees

The Community Services Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing direct care through implementation of Habilitation Plans. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision and all direct care required to maintain safety and comfort of the person receiving services
• Transport or accompany people receiving services on trips to community outings, appointments, or recreation activities for the purpose of community integration and exploration
• Development and planning of inclusive community activities
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with area businesses
• Assist people receiving services with completing daily or routine domestic or personal care tasks
• Foster and promote skills leading to independent living
• Assist with the development of Habilitation Plans and following these plans for training and assistance
• Provide training and assist people receiving services to develop, maintain and/or improve desired individual goals, living skills and personal needs as assigned or required
• Provide supervision to people supported during program hours and during community outings as to ensure their health and safety
• Complete required documentation in conformance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and billing practices