Direct Support Professional (HCBS) - (Binghamton)

　　Job Details

　　Level

　　Experienced

　　Job Location

　　Binghamton Office - Binghamton, NY

　　Remote Type

　　N/A

　　Position Type

　　Part Time

　　Education Level

　　High School

　　Salary Range

　　$17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

　　Travel Percentage

　　Road Warrior

　　Job Shift

　　Flexible

　　Job Category

　　Undisclosed

　　Description

　　The HCBS DSP works under the direction of the Regional Supervisor. The DSP is responsible for providing Community Self-Advocacy Training & Supports, Prevocational, Supported employment and/or Planned Respite in a high quality manner to children and their families.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Provide high-quality, well-informed direct service to children and families , including planning appropriate activities

　　Participate in initial and ongoing assessments in order to develop effective services for children; advocate and support the child and family when needed; communicate ideas and feedback on goals to create a comprehensive and accurate strategy for care

　　Work cooperatively with collateral contacts, including care managers

　　Travel within a region in order to meet with families and collaterals in the home and community

　　Flexibility around the scheduling needs of the child and/or family; evenings and weekends required

　　Complete all required documentation within expected timeframes

　　Attend supervisions and staff meetings

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　·High school Diploma or equivalent

　　·1 year of experience in working with individuals with developmental, medical, or mental health needs

　　· Ability to be flexible, empathetic, and work both independently and on a team

　　· Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong attention to detail

　　· Self-confidence and an ability to work with a variety of people

　　·Flexibility in scheduling including evening and/or weekend hours.

　　· Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation

　　· Effective problem-solving skills.

　　· Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

　　· Compliance with required background checks, including fingerprinting and drug testing.

　　· Successful completion of all mandatory training

　　Essential Job Qualifications:

　　Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance.

　　Able to provide crisis intervention including physical restraints. Restraints may include resistive force, bending, squatting, kneeling, lying down, and holding youth in order to maintain safety.

　　Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time

　　Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion

　　Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.