Direct Support Specialist — Empowering Independence

SCO; Ridge (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunity employer

Job summary

SCO Family of Services seeks a dedicated supervisor to oversee individuals under an approved treatment plan, ensuring safe transport and adherence to procedures across shifts. The role includes coordinating with management, maintaining records, and supporting trainings to uphold compliance with OPWDD standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a clean NYS driver’s license, and willingness to complete SCIP and AMAP training, with travel up to 50% as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan.
• 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

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SCO Family of Services seeks a dedicated supervisor to oversee individuals under an approved treatment plan, ensuring safe transport and adherence to procedures across shifts. The role includes coordinating with management, maintaining records, and supporting trainings to uphold compliance with OPWDD standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a clean NYS driver’s license, and willingness to complete SCIP and AMAP training, with travel up to 50% as needed.