Direct Support Professional (Day Hab)

CLC Group Services, Inc, is the business administration services company for all affiliates within CLC Group including, CLC Group Services, Inc., Community Living Corporation and the Epilepsy Foundation of Metro NY.

Community Living Corporation is a nonprofit organization that provides residential and day services to developmentally disabled adults in Northern Westchester County.

Community Living Corporation is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team!

Direct Support Professional - Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem The Direct Support Professional is to ensure the best possible emotional, physical, social well-being of our clients we serve.

CLC expects all of its employees to respect all clients, families and co-workers.

It is also expected that staff maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding client matters and keeping a safe, comfortable and clean environment for clients.

All staff is required to work at any site as needed.

Staff can be re-assigned to another location within the agency or may be required to do split shifts between locations.

Essential Functions :

• ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living).
• Responsible for assisting, instructing and supervising consumer’s personal hygiene during any scheduled shift  Provide “Active Treatment.” “Active treatment” is defined as the application of therapeutic strategies taught in PBS and clinical trainings under the guidelines of the Behavioral Mental Health Model.

Utilize philosophy of the therapeutic model and apply this knowledge to daily work.  Assist clients in choosing appropriate clothing, taking into consideration weather and work situations.

Again, there may be other responsibilities assigned by the RM, PA, RN, or other supervisor as needed :

Escorting and remaining with client (if client approves) for their medical appointments when scheduled.  Safeguarding and prompt delivery to Health Services of all medical documentation after each medical appointment.  Administration of First Aid and CPR as required  Attending to medical needs, including :