Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation - $300 Signing Bonus Available!!   About the Organization CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people. Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities. Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.   EOE Statement CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.   Description Job Title: Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional Location: CP Rochester Winton Road Facility Salary: $15.50 - $17.50 commensurate with experience **This position is eligible for a $300 signing bonus! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 25% ($75) in the pay period following the 3-month anniversary of your employment, 25% ($75) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment, and 50% ($150) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.** Employment: This position may have a full-time or part time schedule. Days and hours of work are typically Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm.  Full-Time is 35 hours per week and part time is 25 hours per week. Summary/Objective:  Ensure safety and supervision of all individuals focusing on fulfilling the Agency’s Mission, Vision and Values and providing services which meet or exceed the goals of the individual, department and the agency.  Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred. Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to become CPR and first aid certified and successfully complete required training courses. Essential Functions: Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy. Provides oversight to ensure safety and supervision of individuals.  May be required to work in the agency’s residential homes should there be an emergency, weather hazard, or other unforeseen occurrence. Provides assistance, training and supervision with various activities of daily living, helping each individual to improve their ability to be more independent while addressing specific individualized outcomes as outlined on the staff action plans. Accompanies individuals to off-site locations/activities, helping them to access and utilize community resources (i.e. shopping, recreation, entertainment, etc). Assists individuals with planning and accessing activities of choice. Provides input regarding individual skill development, functional assessment and capabilities for team meetings/progress updates, etc.  Attends meetings as requested. Acts as a role model for program participants by interacting with others in a professional and respectful manner, dressing appropriately, and using good personal hygiene. Maintains necessary documentation as required and per regulations and agency policies. Communicates regularly with agency personnel to provide opportunities for exchange of information and discussion of concerns.  Provides feedback to Supervisor regarding individual and/or program concerns. Assists individuals in working toward achievement of their goals, while ensuring adherence to applicable Support Plans. Manages crisis situations per agency policies and procedures. Supports and encourages individuals to make as many decisions as possible, ranging from basic choices to long term goals. Provides emergency and first aid treatment, within their scope of training, as needed until relieved by other staff, a professional medical person, or other designated person. Attends all departmental or other related meetings/trainings. Participates and acts as a contributing member in the development and maintenance of person-centered Action plans.  Implements and monitors Action Plans on a daily basis. Participates in the team decision-making process and carries out decisions consistently per agency/department policy. Presents a positive and professional public image. Has a polite and professional interaction with individuals, families, staff, and members of the community. Attends all required training and any other training as assigned by supervisor. Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development. Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines. Competency Requirements: Individual Focus. Ethical Conduct.  Flexibility.  Initiative.  Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.  Teamwork Orientation.  Supervisory Responsibility:  None. Other Duties:  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environment:  This job operates in a site based program setting. Physical Demands:  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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.  See attached physical limitations. Travel:  is primarily local during the business day (as needed), but employee may be expected to travel to a residential house in emergency situations.  We offer competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit plan including: Affordable Medical (full-time only) / Dental / Vision Insurance 17 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) plus Paid Sick Time 8 Paid Holidays Matching 403B Retirement Plan Additional Insurance Offerings - Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (full-time only) Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (full-time only) plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College   Position Requirements   Location CP Rochester - Adult Day Program   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Shift Days   Category Operations   Number of Openings 5   Req Number OPE-21-00009   This position is currently accepting applications. 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