Direct Support Professional - $1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Developmental Disabilities Institute
Nesconset, NY, US
$17,85-$21,42 an hour
Full-time

Overview

Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs.

DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs.

DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various educational settings, residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.

Salary : $17.85 - $21.42 / hour

Shifts Available : Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon-Fri 11am-2pm

Responsibilities

  • Complete all required trainings, and participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
  • Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR
  • Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status.
  • Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly, staff meetings, and staffing as required.
  • Advocate for the rights of the individual(s) we serve.
  • Help individual(s) build relationships, and maintain relationships with family and friends.
  • Follow individual(s) daily activity / classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols of individuals you are assigned to.
  • Data collection goals, protocols, outings, SUB’s, progress notes, recreation / fitness logs.
  • Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable.

Level 3 and 2 if applicable)

  • Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status. (Level 3 and 2 if applicable)
  • Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork, advocacy, programming).
  • Instruction and documentation, participation in development and revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA / ISP, and behavior plans.
  • Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including, but not limited to : ADL’s, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting, maintaining appropriate behavior, and community integration.
  • Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable.
  • Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
  • Knowledge and accurate implementation of Emergency Procedures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD and DDI policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
  • Ensure the vans are clean and vehicle problems are written down and addressed through the Site Supervisor / Manager.

Qualifications

  • Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines
  • 30+ days ago
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