YAI
DirectSupportProfessional-DSP
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Direct Support Professional - DSP at YAI. Skills: Direct support, Individualized plans, Behavior support plans. Assist individuals in maximizing strengths. Uphold personal rights”
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented approach; Crisis management
Overnight schedule, Physical demands, Handling bodily fluids, Work beyond scheduled hours, Report during emergencies, Work in inclement weather
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
OPWDD Core Competencies, HIPAA compliance, Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R), Valid Driver’s License, Van certification
Nice to Have
HS diploma or its educational equivalent, Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
What You'll Do.
Assist individuals in maximizing strengths
Uphold personal rights
Provide emotional support
Build positive relationships
Support people to meet personal goals
Engage in respectful communications
Encourage socializing
Facilitate community connections
Supervise individuals
Maintain program guidelines
Facilitate fire safety training
Escalate signs of harm
Provide appropriate supervision
Manage crisis situations
Provide support in various settings
Implement individualized service plans
Implement behavior support plans
Utilize support skills
Demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies
Ensure implementation of person-centered plans
Follow levels of supervision
Follow protective oversight (IPOPs)
Follow Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
Follow Staff Action Plans
Maintain a clean environment
Maintain a safe environment
Maintain an organized environment
Utilize safe handling procedures
Implement infection control protocols
Provide personal care
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Assist with intimate care
Assist with personal hygiene
Assist with toileting
Assist with housekeeping
Administer medication
Support person-centered advocacy
Assist in communication
Assist in self-expression
Resolve disputes amongst individuals
Facilitate ethical decision making
Prepare balanced meals
Provide meals for people we support
Adhere to dietary restrictions
Adhere to dietary guidelines
Transport individuals
Escort individuals on recreational activities
Escort individuals to medical appointments
Escort individuals on home visits
Escort individuals to volunteer sites
Escort individuals to employment sites
Assist with purchases
Safeguard personal allowance funds
Develop understanding of clinical knowledge
Support adults with challenging behaviors
Support adults with autism spectrum disorders
Support adults with complex medical needs
Implement Behavior Support Plan
Collect data on behavior
Record data on behavior
Summarize data on behavior
Observe and report behavior changes
Report other signs and symptoms
Provide feedback to team
Communicate programmatic needs
Maintain a solution-oriented approach
Complete necessary trainings
Maintain necessary certifications
Complete specialized trainings
Apply training skills
Review communication logs
Make entries of events
Record services provided
Enter data using electronic health record
Complete required paperwork
Complete required documentation
Ensure billing accuracy
Complete notifications
Complete incident reports
Submit maintenance requests
Use foundational teaching skills
Use progressive teaching
Understand behavior as communication
Employ person-centered thinking
Support positive interactions
Prevent further escalation
Comply with Federal requirements
Comply with State requirements
Comply with Local requirements
Comply with regulatory agency requirements
Report maintenance concerns
Report upkeep concerns
Report safety concerns
Consult with program leadership
Consult with clinical staff
Consult with direct support staff
Participate in team meetings
Utilize YAI training techniques
Utilize OPWDD training techniques
Respond to challenging behavior
Respond to self-injurious behavior
Ensure health and safety
Provide coverage for staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Circle of support; Team meetings; Program leadership consultation; Clinical staff consultation; Direct support staff consultation
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Documentation for billing; Documentation for tracking
Full Job Description
[If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.](http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?) **Program** * Riverdale IRA **Location** * Riverdale - 281 West 261st St **Schedule**(_Full_ __time, Overnight__) * Sunday - Thursday; 11pm - 7am **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 & app
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