Direct Support Professional Self Direction

Description

SUMMARY: Assist individuals with developmental disabilities with skill acquisition, retention, or improvement in self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. Assists in the development and attainment of life goals. Provides support and services to individuals to attain independence, productivity, and integration.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prefer high school diploma or GED and valid NYS Driver’s license

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides individualized care as outlined in the service plan. Prepares documentation and submits reports as required, including accurate and legible time sheets and travel documents for timely billing and reimbursement.

Attends all established or assigned meeting and trainings. (To begin the job, a 3 day orientation is necessary.) Provides First Aid/CPR as requested by the participant. Provides safe transport as requested by the participant. Maintains confidentiality of person served. Acts in accordance with policies, procedures, and the Agency Corporate Compliance Policy. Reports suspected or actual violations thereof to the appropriate party. Maintains professional decorum at all times.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prefer high school diploma or GED and valid NYS Driver’s license  

About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential.

The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.