We are hiring in Rochester, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY (1025 Chili Center Coldwater Road, Rochester NY) for an exciting career as a Full-time Direct Support Professional at $17.50 Per Hour. Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers-http://www.easterseals.com/newyork/our-programs/ Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential. Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community residential home with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, attending appointments and taking them to recreational/social activities and ensure proper supervision levels are maintained. Depending on the needs of the residents, these support professionals may also administer medications, implement a behavioral management plan, and maintain medical records. Essential Job Functions: + Provide direct supervision to individuals in accordance with the treatment plan. + Demonstrate competencies in the following areas: Task Analysis, Life Plan/ Staff Action Plan Goal Implementation, Job Coaching/Teaching, Report Writing, and Behavioral Interventions, (NH & NY Programs). + Facilitate individual's independence in community/centered-based activities, job tasks or in residential activities. + Facilitate the development of appropriate social skills and encourage the establishment of social relationships. + Develop and coordinate schedules, which reflect integrated opportunities for individuals, geared toward increasing independence, community access and awareness. + Assist in development and revision of training plans, Life Plan/ Staff Action objectives and fading plans, (NH & NY Programs). + Implement approved training and fading plans, Life Plan/ Staff Action objectives and behavior plans, (NH & NY Programs). + Observe behavior, skill levels, areas of interest etc. to provide objective information and formulate data-based recommendations. + Assure quality control standards in accordance with employer and volunteer expectations as applicable. + Provide positive role modeling for individuals. + Maintain documentation and prepare reports as required according to approved formats and designated timelines. + Maintain documentation and authorization for dispensing medication as applicable. + Transport individuals to and from program activities and or appointments in personal vehicle and/or agency van. + Provide training in related skills i.e., self-care skills, money management, cooking, social interactions, transportation systems, etc. as approved by the treatment team. + Provide services to individuals with varied behavior issues, which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gestures and/or acts. + Assist individual with personal care needs when necessary. + Communicate pertinent information with the team and support system to allow the individual to receive the maximal benefit from the services offered. + Demonstrate appropriate judgement and understanding of client safety while supporting individuals. + Follow through with supervisory requests and seek supervision when unclear about expectations. + Perform and/or assist with routine household task including meal preparation, housekeeping and outdoor maintenance as applicable. + Participate in available training opportunities geared toward expanding knowledge of treatment methods. Twenty hours of training is required per year. + Follow all policies and procedures as outlined by the department and agency. + Perform additional duties as requested to fulfill the Agency mission. Education and Experience: + High School education or GED required. + Two (2) years' work experience preferred. + Commitment to providing high-quality services to individuals with disabilities in community and residential settings + Able to be medication certified (AMAP). + Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. + Valid driver's license for use in regular transportation of program participants. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Equal Opportunity Employer #EASTERSEALSNYROCH