EPIC LONG ISLAND, INC

We're hiring caring people to be DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) Program Without Walls Day Hab. EPIC Long Island is a premier support organization serving individuals with physical, intellectual and/or emotional challenges. Make a difference in someone’s life. Don't just have a job, love what you do!
Full time Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, driving is required and at least 6 months experience as a DSP.
Essential Functions:
<ul>
<li>Know, understand and follow the NADSP Code of Ethics.</li>
<li>Recognize, prevent, and report Abuse.</li>
<li>Support the individuals’ unique capacities, personalities and potential.</li>
<li>Advocate with, and help individuals to self-advocate.</li>
<li>Support the individuals’ emotional, physical and personal well-being.</li>
<li>Respect the human dignity and uniqueness of each individual.</li>
<li>Assist the individuals to achieve and exceed their personal goals.</li>
<li>Demonstrate the ability to support positive behavior.</li>
<li>Demonstrates teamwork with the individual, co-workers and families in implementing positive behavioral supports strategies, consistent with available behavioral support plans.</li>
<li>Support the individuals by providing a comfortable, functional and positive environment.</li>
<li>Provide structure and support for the individuals.</li>
<li>Demonstrate respect for all people.</li>
<li>Demonstrates the ability to effectively teach skills to the individuals.</li>
<li>Assist individuals to perform activities of daily living as independently as possible.</li>
<li>Assist individuals with personal hygiene and ensure they the individuals are clean, well groomed, and appropriately dressed at all times.</li>
<li>Attain and maintain Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) certification (full-time and part-time positions only); and administer medication when required.</li>
<li>Implement goal methodologies, collect accurate data and accurately complete paperwork.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with individuals served, team members, families, visitors and others.</li>
<li>Participate in the planning and implementation of recreational activities.</li>
<li>Implement daily operation of the assigned residence.</li>
<li>Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed including but not limited to data, daily logs, and incident reports,</li>
<li>Attain and maintain certification in all mandatory trainings.</li>
<li>Perform SCIP-R, CPR and First Aid as required; intervene and assist with behavioral issues.</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of and attends to medical, physical, psychological and health needs of the individuals as required.</li>
<li>Ensure the safety of the individuals in everyday situations as well as environmental emergencies.</li>
<li>Drive Agency vehicles to transport individuals, e.g. community outings, medical appointments, etc.</li>
<li>Attend and actively participate in training programs and staff meeting.</li>
<li>Adhere to and promote the mission, culture and practices of the Agency.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma / GED
6 months related experience
Certification/License:
Valid and clean (to be validated in LENS) New York State Driver’s License
<ul>
<li>AMAP, CPR, SCIP-R and First Aid certification preferred.</li>
</ul>
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>401(k)</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Employee assistance program</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Referral program</li>
<li>Retirement plan</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul>
Application Question(s):
<ul>
<li>6 months of DSP experience</li>
</ul>
Education:
<ul>
<li>High school or equivalent (Required)</li>
</ul>
License/Certification:
<ul>
<li>NYS driver's license (Required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

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