Residence Program Specialist: Mon-Fri, 7am-11am & Sun 9am-7pm

ADAPT Community Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,923 - 32,648; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Competitive benefits

Culture of learning and support

Job summary

A community service organization in New York seeks a Residence Program Specialist. In this role, you will provide care and support to individuals in a residential facility, enhancing their independence and quality of life. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and ensuring a safe living environment. Applicants must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License and have a High School Diploma or GED. The position offers $20.17/hour after probation along with industry-leading benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Driver’s License required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and assists with the personal development of people supported.
• Ensures safety and well-being of individuals in residential facility.
• Administers prescribed medications in accordance with protocols.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze problems

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Join ADAPT?

It’s more than a job; it’s a calling. It’s where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. With 3,000 strong, we empower the lives of the people we support. We deliver innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Applying with ADAPT gives you paid training, competitive benefits, and a culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

Job Type

Full‑time

Summary

Under general supervision, the Residence Program Specialist devotes their attention to the care and development of the people we support in a residential facility. They foster dignity, learning, and independence, creating a homelike atmosphere.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides care and assists with personal development and independence of the people we support.
• Ensures that all measures for safety and well‑being are maintained at the highest level.
• Provides training for the people we support in activities of daily living and in the development of self‑help and social skills.
• Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in the residential facility.
• Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in‑service trainings.
• Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Progress Notes and other reports as assigned.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies, including accidents, by taking quick and decisive action.
• Ensures actions are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse, and reports observations of co‑workers who may be abusive in accordance with established procedures.
• Administers appropriate first aid based on visible symptoms and medical history of the people we support in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first aid practices.
• Summons police, fire, ambulance or other emergency personnel if the situation warrants it.
• If an emergency has caused a person we support to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous, may have to utilize strategies for crisis intervention in accordance with OPWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines.
• Provides transportation for the people we support in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctor’s appointments, etc.
• Assists with meal planning and preparation as well as with purchasing of food and supplies.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and implements behavioral programs.
• Participates fully as a member of the interdisciplinary plan.
• Maintains an ongoing informal exchange of information. Maintains written logs for recording daily activities.
• Performs housekeeping, cooking, laundry, light maintenance and light preventive maintenance duties as needed to maintain a safe and homelike environment.
• Supervises any other activities as may be necessary to maintain quality of the program.
• Dispenses prescribed medications to the people we support after successful completion of the medication administration course, and in line with Agency protocol. AMAP’s are supervised by residential nurse in all areas related to medication administration.
• Completes all activities related to skill building as outlined in individual program plans.
• Provides support around personal hygiene, i.e. toileting, bathing and changing, as needed.
• Handles all personal documents of the people we support in a secure and confidential manner.
• Performs related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Driver’s License and must maintain it in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with co‑workers, employees, residents and their families.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience is preferred but not required.
• Salaried employees must be approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) at time of hire or within six months of date of hire in salaried status. This training is provided by ADAPT Community Network, if needed.

Compensation

$20.17/hour (after probation) + Industry‑Leading Benefits for all full‑time employees.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.