DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (OPWDD)

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services is seeking staff to provide close supervision for individuals per each treatment plan, participate in program meetings, and maintain orderly care. A clean NYS driver’s license is preferred, with experience in developmental disabilities or brain injuries encouraged.

Responsibilities include safe transport, documentation, and ensuring a safe, healthy environment while complying with OPWDD regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Clean and valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision for individuals per their treatment plan and transfer forms for 1:1 status.
• Participate in program planning meetings and sign off on treatment plans.
• Maintain individuals’ possessions neatly and report needs to management.
• Transport individuals safely; maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License and complete vehicle logs.
• Keep the facility and property clean and safe; report issues to management.
• Perform all other duties to ensure individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification; attend mandatory trainings.
• Obtain and maintain AMAP certification and submit copies to relevant programs.
• Attend staff meetings and demonstrate competency in required training areas.

Skills

NYS Driver's License

Developmental Disabilities / TBI 경험

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If an individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provide continual supervision as noted in the treatment plan and complete the transfer form when transferring the individual’s care to another staff.
• Participate in the individuals' 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 for the individuals to management and complete documentation in accordance with program procedures.
• Transport individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follow all NYS laws and agency procedures, maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License, and complete all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner. Communicate the condition of vehicles to management and ensure that the individuals have an optimum experience by not having the radio too loud and maintaining a comfortable temperature.
• Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner and 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 you administer medication.
• Attend all staff meetings, including in\-services and training.
• Demonstrate competency in all required training areas.

Qualifications

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

Background Clearance

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

Salary

• Salary ranges from $19.00 – $20.00
• DSPs with valid NYS Driver's License: $19.50
• DSPs with valid NYS Driver's License & completed all mandatory trainings (e.g., CPR, SCIP, AMAP, etc.): $20.00