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Description

Utilizing a person-centered approach, facilitates the personal growth and development of each individual through advocacy of their individual rights, program implementation and documentation, community involvement and by maintaining a nurturing, safe, healthy living environment free from abuse and neglect.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Remain alert and responsive while on scheduled shift(s).

Facilitates active participation of the residents by implementing their individual program plan in their home and out in their community. Completes the necessary training to be able to work closely with fellow staff, as well as, work one-on-one with a resident in an isolated environment within the house or out in the community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in necessary lifting, moving and positioning tasks; facilitating improved gross motor, fine motor and range of motion skills; promoting self care, activities of daily living and personal hygiene; fostering receptive and expressive communication through many different avenues such as, sign language, pictograms, electronic devices, etc; assisting with meals through modeling appropriate behavior, therapeutic feeding and use of therapeutic equipment; assisting with recreational activities and facilitating active engagement in community outings; accurate and consistent implementation of behavior support plans/SCIP-r.

Navigates the Agency's IntrAnet, time tracking program and the Agency's email system. Regularly checks the IntrAnet, time card and email and is responsible for all information shared in written and electronic form. Approves time card according to the payroll schedule and responds to email requests in a timely manner.

Accurately and consistently completes all required documentation practices, in a contemporaneous manner, utilizing the PrecisionCare software and in written form, when necessary.

Facilitates and/or provides for the personal and physical care needed by each individual including tasks such as bathing, toileting, eating and dressing.

Performs housekeeping tasks as designated by the shift supervisor/Residence Coordinator including tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and shopping.

In keeping with confidentiality and HIPAA practices, communicates a wide range of information regarding the residents to a variety of people in and out of the residential program such as co-workers, teachers, supervisors and parents.

Is responsible for following the Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals, as well as, show proficiency in the Core Competencies to ensure person-centered supports for the residents.

Attends and actively participate in, at least, biweekly staff meetings as scheduled or requested by the Residence Manager.

Attends and actively participates in case reviews, in-service sessions, team meetings and other meetings upon request.

Implements fire, safety and emergency procedures and assists with fire drills.

Implements and follows all required individual programming and Agency/Program-specific protocols and procedures accurately, consistently and according to how they are written.

Safely drives Agency vehicles and personal vehicle, when necessary, to assist in transportation to and from recreational activities, community events and other appointments as required.

Maintains Agency-Approved Driver status, as well as, certifications in Medication Administration, SCIP-r, CPR and First Aid. Completes all required ongoing/annual trainings and inservices, as assigned.

Administers medications to residents in accordance with the Residential Medication policies and procedures.

Assumes shift supervisory responsibilities when requested.

May serve as an advocate for one of the residents and implements responsibilities such as writing reports, data collection, case reviews, regular classroom/day program visits, etc.

Other duties may be assigned.

Must maintain Agency-Approved Driver status, certification in CPR, First Aid, SCIP-r, NYS Medication Administration and all other training mandated by OPWDD regulations.

Here is a link to a video that provides more insight on the beneficial work our DSP employees do for the populations we serve: https://vimeo.com/387700685

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Teamwork: Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

• GED/Local Diploma/Regents Diploma or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• DRIVER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)