Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation/Respite

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide transportation for the individual as required to carry out the goals and services of the individual’s Habilitative Plan. 
• Implement and monitor Individual Habilitation plans for people receiving services through the OPWDD Home and Community Based Waiver Program. 
• Delivery of direct habilitation services to individuals while assessing appropriateness of plan as developed, progress/regression, continued appropriateness of plan. 
• Oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals. 
• Maintain and regularly compile data and documentation to be reviewed by supervisor as required. 
• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings and committees. 
• Contribute to a positive work environment through collaborative team work and positive communication in alignment with the Kelberman’s culture, values and mission. 
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance by being punctual and reliable for all scheduled shifts and meetings. 
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards. 
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws. 
• Maintain documentation as required. 
• Respond to medical emergencies and log any/all incidents that may occur during working hours. 
• Participate in evacuation drills as assigned and complete documentation required. 
• Must be able to work at any Kelberman program. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. 
• Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people. 
• Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement. 
• Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations. 
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Up to 1 year of experience preferred. 
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted. 
• Knowledge of basic computer skills. 
• Travel and transport is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and require reliable transportation. 
• This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

• Job related tasks may involve possible exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue or spills or splashes from these substances.
• May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at Kelberman sites. 
• OSHA exposure category l.

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. Must be able remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach. 
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.

• $16.50 per hour