Job Description:\n\nTitle: Direct Support Professional Department: Residential/Day Reports: Residence Manager Location: Residential Services, NY FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Salary: $18.00 per hour. POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional is responsible to provide hands on direct care services for the individuals the agency serves according to state and federal regulations, agency policy and procedure and according to the agency’s mission. The primary role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them to achieve their personal valued outcomes, be in safe and positive environments and live quality lives by their choices. This includes working with them to develop daily living, professional and informed decision-making skills while also supporting their health and safety. The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of the individuals either living in a residential program, in their own home, attending day program or at a site-based program. The Direct Support Professional provides support in a person driven program in which people with disabilities have choices, control, and access to an array of quality services that assure optimal outcomes such as independence, health, community integration and inclusion, individuality, productive along with a quality of life. The Direct Support Professional provides care, supervision, support, and guidance of all assigned individuals to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment, which promotes and reinforces individual growth and development towards greater independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization and community living. The Direct Support Professional provides direct care to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in residential, site-based settings and/or community; assists and inspires individuals to tend to their personal daily living needs and develop the vocational, nutrition, social and personal skills necessary to achieve the highest possible level of independence in the least-restrictive environment. The Direct Support Professional promote productivity, inclusion, independent and individuality. The tasks and activities performed by a Direct Support Professional depend on the abilities and needs of the individuals being served and the setting to which a position is assigned. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide the day-to-day services in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values; in addition to provide services according to agency policy, OPWDD, OMIG, HIPAA and other state oversight guidelines according to training provided. Uses positive and respectful verbal, non-verbal and written communication a way that can be understood by the individual, and actively listens and responds to him or her in a respectful, caring manner.Prepares and submits all required reports, incident reports in accordance with agency and departmental Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures. Complete reports and ensure proper documentation of any incident at the facility.Observes and documents individuals' behavior and responses to programs, support services, and treatments and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service and support plans based on individuals' preferences, needs, and interests. Participates in treatment team meetings, communicates and discusses observations, and may suggest alternative programs and services based on individuals' personal preferences.Helps individuals lead richer lives, participate in the community and recreation programs that strengthen life skills, and develop and maintain positive relationships with peers, family members, and others in the community.Follow all plans included but not limited to; behavior plans, nursing plans, habilitation plans, facility plans, etc.Encourages individuals to participate in social, recreational, and leisure activities; and organizes, participates in, and/or supervises such activities.Helps individuals to be safe and learn to be safe in the community and transports and/or arranges for the transportation of individuals to social events and accompanies individuals to community activities.Supports individuals' health and wellness, and safety in everyday situations, assists and/or instructs individuals in performing personal care and hygiene tasks, such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, dental care, nutrition, and daily living activities and teaches individuals basic food preparation, safety, and sanitation skills; supervises and assists in meal planning, food selection, and preparation activities; and feeds or assists in feedings individuals who require assistance.Administers the taking of medication in accordance with the regulations and policies and procedures of the agency governing medication administration. Administ