Job Information
Vanderheyden Direct Support Professional (DSP) - E. Greenbush, NY in Wynantskill, New York
Job Description
The DSP is responsible for assisting individuals in identifying and/or acquiring skills to be as independent as possible and establish an environment that provides safety and skill enhancement. Responsibilities include maintaining an environment of care that is safe & therapeutic, providing direct care to individuals per agency policy, implementing appropriate supervision to assigned daily schedules, dispensing medication per agency policy, and safely transporting individuals as assigned per level of supervision required.
Requirements
Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:
High School Diploma/GED
Valid driver’s license to ensure ability to drive agency vehicles.
Medication certified within provisional period.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines and individuals served.
Ability to perform physical interventions.
Basic computer skills.
Abilities and Working Conditions:
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to be mobile in a multiple story building, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
Travel as required.
Ability to deal positively with changing priorities in a fast paced environment.
Display a positive, professional and proactive attitude to accomplish quality work that is in line with the agency’s mission statement.
Seek opinions, alternative viewpoints in decision making. Understand and respect the expertise and experience of others, appreciate the different views, and the perspective and limitations of other individuals.
Exhibits a professional, courteous demeanor with internal and external constituents.