Direct Support Professional- DSP 1

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If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Job Summary: YAI promotes a person-centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Under supervision of the Program Supervisor, DSP 1s provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), promoting community integration and inclusion, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate and personal care, teaching daily and independent living skills and providing individual and group counseling. DSPs ensure the harmonious and safe daily conduct of the individuals in assigned program(s), and the overall care and well-being in accordance with YAI guidelines, ensuring safety and health of individuals at all times. DSPs work directly with people in their home, work, community and daily life in varying capacities. Location : Tarrytown, NY Schedule : Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual's potential harm to self or others. Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person's individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: - Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene ( e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. Teaching/developing skills. Supporting person-centered advocacy with individuals . Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. - Facilitating ethical decision making. Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including modified diets or liquid consistencies. Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc. Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals' observable behavior. Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. Completes and maintains all necessary training and certifications, including specialized training based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record ( e.g. Dig

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