Direct Support Professional : Adult Residential Services

About DDI

With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI is driven by a dedicated staff and a belief in every individual's potential.

Our Purpose

We help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities experience personal growth and fulfillment.

Our Core Values

Integrity : We adhere to moral and ethical principles

Dignity : We treat each other as being worthy of honor and respect

Compassion : We act with caring and kindness

Teamwork : We work together to achieve common goals

Salary : $21.00-$23.10 / hour for approved drivers / $19.00-$20.90 / hour for non-drivers

Shifts Available :

What you'll do at DDI :

• Complete all required trainings, and participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
• Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR
• Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status.
• Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly, staff meetings, and staffing as required.
• Advocate for the rights of the individual(s) we serve.
• Help individual(s) build relationships, and maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Follow individual(s) daily activity / classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols of individuals you are assigned to.
• Data collection – goals, protocols, outings, SUB’s, progress notes, recreation / fitness logs.
• Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable. (Level 3 and 2 if applicable)
• Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status. (Level 3 and 2 if applicable)
• Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork, advocacy, programming).
• Instruction and documentation, participation in development and revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA / ISP, and behavior plans.
• Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including, but not limited to : ADL’s, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting, maintaining appropriate behavior, and community integration.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
• Knowledge and accurate implementation of Emergency Procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD and DDI policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
• Ensure the vans are clean and vehicle problems are written down and addressed through the Site Supervisor / Manager.

What you bring to DDI :

What DDI can offer you :