Per Diem Community Support Professional

Racker; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Racker is hiring Relief Community Support Professionals in Tompkins County, NY. The role involves working one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities to implement personalized services, build skills, and promote independence and community inclusion.

You must have your own transportation and be able to cover flexible daytime shifts. Per Diem rate is $19.00 per hour with mileage reimbursement at $0.76 per mile, and you can select preferred towns within Tompkins County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and at least 3 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and safety of the individuals supported.
• Provide individualized services including respite for families, teaching, modeling, and supporting skill development at home and in the community.
• Be an active team member, contributing ideas and advocacy for the person’s Staff Action Plan.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Relief Community Support Professionals are able to build flexible schedules that fit their availability; covering shifts as needed.

Paid Mileage! All Hours Available!

Looking for fun, creative and flexible staff to provide community based support services for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages. Community Support Professionals work one on one with individuals on their caseload to implement unique services, to explore and build skills which support increased independence, inclusion, and community engagement. You have the option of choosing the towns you prefer with Tompkins County with a flexible daytime work schedule. This position requires that you have your own transportation. We also have a generous reimbursement for mileage, $.76 per mile.

Per Diem Rate: $19.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health and safety of the individuals supported


• Provide individualized services to people with disabilities and their families which may include: respite for families, teaching, modeling, and supporting skill development in a variety of areas at home and in the community


• Participate as an active member of the person's team providing ideas, input, and advocacy for the person related to his or her Staff Action Plan


• Follow objectives as described in the person's Staff Action Plan and as discussed with supervisor


• Attend training to improve services provided


• Complete job requirements (training, PPD, etc) within appropriate time frames


• Report any potential incident to the designated Family Support Coordinator/Supervisor immediately, or the day that it occurred.


• Accurately enter time and services into Racker's electronic health record, eVero, documenting service times, supports provided, and mileage according to program and regulatory requirements (e.g., contemporaneously documenting service provision)


• Use of smartphone for documentation purposes required. Ownership/usage of personal smartphone is strongly preferred


• Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding service provision


• Attend scheduled supervisory meetings regularly


• Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress


• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED


• Ability to meet the agency's approved driver criteria (3 years' experience with a driver's license and no more than 4 points)

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