DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

SCO Family of Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Service is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide close supervision for individuals per their treatment plans in a structured, supportive setting.

The role requires a clean NYS driver’s license, willingness to transport individuals, and adherence to health and safety guidelines while coordinating with management and staff. Experience with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clean NYS driver license required.
• Experience with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injuries preferred.
• Background clearance through State Central Register required.
• Mantoux health examination compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision per the individual treatment plan.
• Participate in program planning meetings and sign off on Plans.
• Maintain individuals' possessions and communicate needs to management; complete documentation.
• Transport individuals safely; maintain vehicle logs and comply with NYS laws.
• Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner.
• Provide other duties to ensure individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Supervision

Documentation

Driver's license

Communication

Program planning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job 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

Travel Required

Yes . 25%

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

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