DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (OPWDD)

SCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York is seeking staff to supervise individuals per treatment plans, including 1:1 supervision as indicated. You will transfer care when needed, participate in planning meetings, and sign annual and semi-annual plans.

You will handle documentation, transport under NYS rules, and maintain a safe environment and vehicle records. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a clean NYS driver’s license; ASL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Clean and valid NYS driver’s license.
• Experience with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injury preferred.
• Ability to complete SCIP and AMAP training.
• ASL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision per the treatment plan, including 1:1 supervision when required.
• Complete transfer forms when transferring care to another staff.
• Participate in program planning meetings and sign annual/semi-annual treatment plans.
• Keep individuals' possessions organized and report needs to management; document per procedures.
• Transport individuals safely, maintain NYS license, and log vehicle documentation.
• Maintain the facility and agency property in a clean, safe condition.
• Perform other duties to ensure clients are safe, healthy and comfortable.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Obtain and maintain SCIP-R and AMAP certifications; attend mandatory trainings.
• Attend staff meetings and demonstrate competency in trainings.

Skills

ASL

Driver's license

Developmental disabilities

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provides close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provides continual supervision as noted in plan.
• Completes transfer form when transferring 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 the management; completes documentation in accordance with program procedures.
• Transports individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follows all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintains 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 required
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred
• Ability to complete SCIP and AMAP training
• ASL Preferred
• SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Travel Required

Yes . Yes, 25 % of the Time

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

Equal Opportunity Employer

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