DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

SCO Family of Services; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services based in Brentwood, NY is looking for dedicated staff to provide close supervision for individuals and ensure their comfort and safety. Responsibilities include participation in program planning and maintaining documentation as per agency procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a clean, valid NYS Driver's License. Pay starts at $20.50 per hour with an increase for completing certification training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a clean and valid NYS driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision for individuals in accordance with treatment plans.
• Participate in program planning meetings.
• Transport individuals safely and comfortably.
• Maintain the physical plant and agency property clean and safe.

Skills

Supervision

Documentation

Transporting Individuals

Communication

NYS Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Provides close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If the individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provides continual supervision as noted in the plan. Completes transfer form when transferring the individual's care to another staff.

Participates in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and signs off on Annual and Semi‑Annual Treatment Plans.

Maintains individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicates needs for the individuals to management; completes documentation in accordance with program procedures.

Transports individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follows all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintains a valid NYS Driver's License; completes all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicates condition of vehicles to management; ensures that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.

Maintains the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicates any issues to management.

Provides all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.

Complies with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.

Obtains and maintains SCIP‑R certification; attends all mandatory training.

Obtains and maintains AMAP certification and submits a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.

Attends all staff meetings including in‑services and trainings.

Demonstrates competency in all required training areas.

Qualifications

A minimum of high school diploma or GED.

A clean and valid NYS driver’s license is required.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred.

Previous AMAP and SCIP certification preferred.

Ability to complete SCIP and AMAP training.

Salary

Salary starts at $20.50/hr.; a $0.50 increase will be given to employees who successfully complete and maintain AMAP and SCIP training.

EEO Statement

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.