Community Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

Community Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

EIHAB Human Services - Hartsdale, NY business_center Part-time Salary: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly Application Deadline: N/A Health Services

Participate in the life of the individual in their home to foster a person-centered atmosphere conducive to the growth of the individual and towards their maximum independence in all areas of daily living. Commit to person-centered supports and honor the personality, preferences, culture, and strengths of the individuals. Promote and protect the health, safety and emotional well-being of the individuals Assist in planning and implementation of the program.

• Maintain daily Community-Habilitation bi-weekly progress reports, datasheets, timesheets and other required documentation. Community Habilitation Specialist will document each training session in the appropriate databases and report the progress and barriers with each client.
• Attend and participate in staff mandatory and In-service training and meetings as required. It is essential that Community Habilitation Specialist know and protect individual’s rights.
• Maintain contact with Program Supervisors and individuals and family about changes in schedules, lateness, absences and other issues that will affect working with the individual.
• Communicate relevant information to Program Supervisors verbally and in writing, i.e., daily notes, incident reports, etc.
• Complete documentation electronically as required. Follow up with electronic visit verification (EVV) on assigned dates.
• Follow all specified policies and procedures, for managing behaviors, emergencies and reporting incidents.
• Accompany and advocate for the individual when in the community. Community Habilitation Specialist will travel to borough assigned.
• Act as a role model for consumers by appropriate behavior and offering assistance as indicated in Individual Service Plans.
• Community Habilitation Specialist meet with the assigned individual for a few times per week depending on the individual’s coordinated hours
• Provide personal care consistent with participant’s skill level and as outlined in the habilitation plan (including; bathing, toileting, dressing, laundry, travel safety, etc.).
• Support the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor or the organization as a whole.