On-Call Residence Program Specialist

Human First, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,843 - 28,262; Full time

Job summary

Human First, Inc. is seeking a Residential Program Specialist to provide care and support to individuals in a residential program in New York, NY. Responsibilities include personal development support, ensuring safety, and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably six months of related experience. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $17.46/hour and fosters an inclusive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Six months of related experience is preferred but not required.
• Employees must be approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) at time of hire or within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide support as a Residential Program Specialist in designated program.
• Ensure that all measures for safety and well-being are maintained.
• Administers appropriate first aid as needed.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the program director or designee, is responsible for devoting their attention to the care and development of the people we support in assigned residential program. Interacts in a manner which fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence. Helps create a homelike atmosphere for the people we support in an agency program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support as a Residential Program Specialist in designated program, based on need.
• Provides care and assists with the personal development and independence of the people we support.
• Ensures that all measures for safety and well-being are maintained at the highest level.
• Teaches the people we support to improve their activities of daily living and in the development of self‑help and social skills.
• Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in‑service training.
• 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 in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first‑aid practices.
• Summons police, fire, ambulance or other emergency personnel if situation warrants it.
• If an emergency has caused a person we support to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous, may be required to provide strategies for crisis intervention prevention in accordance with OPWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines.
• Travels with 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 food and supplies.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and implements behavioral programs.
• Participates fully as a member of interdisciplinary plan.
• Maintains an ongoing informal exchange of information. Maintains written logs for recording daily activities.
• Performs housekeeping, cooking, laundry, light maintenance and light preventative maintenance duties as needed to maintain a safe and homelike environment if assigned to an Agency residential program.
• 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 medication administration course and in line with Agency protocol. AMAP’s are supervised by program nurse(s) in all areas related to medication administration.
• Completes all activities related to skill building as outlined in individual program plans.
• Attends to personal hygiene needs of the people we support, i.e. toileting, bathing and changing as situation warrants.
• Handles all documents for the people we support in a secure and confidential manner.
• Performs related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience is preferred but not required.
• Employees must be approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) at time of hire or within six months of date of hire.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, the people we support, and their families.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.

COMPENSATION

$17.46/hour

At ADAPT & Human First, 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 by leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network & Human First are 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.