DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services is seeking staff to provide close supervision and support to individuals according to individualized treatment plans in a NY-based setting. You will participate in program planning meetings, ensure proper documentation, and transport individuals according to NYS laws.

Maintain a safe environment and comply with OPWDD regulations. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid NYS driver’s license, and background clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have/have access to a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injuries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan.
• Participate in program planning meetings; review and sign off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
• Maintain individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicate needs to management; complete documentation.
• Transport individuals safely; follow NYS laws; maintain a valid NYS Driver's License; complete vehicle logs and related documentation.
• Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicate issues to management.
• Provide other duties as needed to ensure individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification; attend mandatory training.
• Obtain and maintain AMAP certification and submit copies to programs administering medication.
• Attend staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
• Demonstrate competency in all required training areas.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NYS Driver's License

Job description

Job Details

• Provide close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provide continual supervision as noted in the treatment plan. Complete transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.
• Participate in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and sign off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
• Maintain individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicate needs for the individuals to the management; complete documentation in accordance with program procedures.
• Transport individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follow all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintain valid NYS Driver's License; complete all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicate condition of vehicles to management; ensure that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.
• Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicate any issues to management.
• Provide all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification; attend all mandatory training.
• Obtain and maintain AMAP certification and submit a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.
• Attend all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
• Demonstrate competency in all required training areas.

Description

• Provide close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provide continual supervision as noted in the treatment plan. Complete transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.
• Participate in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and sign off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
• Maintain individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicate needs for the individuals to the management; complete documentation in accordance with program procedures.
• Transport individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follow all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintain valid NYS Driver's License; complete all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicate condition of vehicles to management; ensure that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.
• Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicate any issues to management.
• Provide all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification; attend all mandatory training.
• Obtain and maintain AMAP certification and submit a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.
• Attend all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
• Demonstrate competency in all required training areas.

Qualifications

• A minimum high school diploma or GED.
• A clean and valid NYS driver's license required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injuries preferred.

Acceptable background clearance check through State Central register and compliance with health regulations for physical examination and Mantoux