Direct Support Professional (HCBS) - (Binghamton)

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

·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.