Residence Program Specialist: Mon-Fri, 4pm-8pm & Sun, 9am-7pm

ADAPT Community Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Industry-leading salary

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network is seeking a Residence Program Specialist to support residents in a caring, homelike environment. Responsibilities include providing personal care, ensuring safety, and managing daily activities for residents. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and valid New York State Driver’s License. Compensation is $19.06 per hour plus comprehensive benefits for full-time staff. This role is ideal for those dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Six months of related experience is preferred.
• Must be approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and assists with personal development of residents.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies with decisive action.
• Dispenses prescribed medications after completing necessary training.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze problems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

New York State Driver’s License

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Residence Program Specialist is responsible for the care and development of residents in one of ADAPT’s residential facilities. The role fosters dignity, learning, independence, and a homelike atmosphere for the people we support.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides care and assists with personal development and independence of the people we support.
• Ensures that all measures for safety and well‑being are maintained at the highest level.
• Provides training for the people we support in activities of daily living and in the development of self‑help and social skills.
• Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in the residential facility.
• Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in‑service trainings.
• 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 of the people we support in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first aid practices.
• Summons police, fire, ambulance, or other emergency personnel if the situation warrants it.
• Utilizes crisis intervention strategies in accordance with OPWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines when necessary.
• Provides transportation for the people we support in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctors’ appointments, etc.
• Assists with meal planning and preparation as well as purchasing of food and supplies.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and implements behavioral programs.
• Participates fully as a member of the interdisciplinary plan.
• Maintains an ongoing informal exchange of information and keeps 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.
• 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 the medication administration course, and in line with agency protocol. AMAP’s are supervised by a residential nurse in all areas related to medication administration.
• Completes all activities related to skill building as outlined in individual program plans.
• Provides support around personal hygiene, i.e., toileting, bathing, and changing as needed.
• Handles all personal documents of the people we support in a secure and confidential manner.
• Performs related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Driver’s License and must maintain it in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with co‑workers, employees, residents, and their families.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience is preferred but not required.
• Salaried employees must be approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) at the time of hire or within six months of hire in salaried status. This training is provided by ADAPT Community Network if needed.

Compensation

$19.06 per hour (after probation) plus industry‑leading benefits for all full‑time employees.

EEO Statement

ADAPT Community Network is 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.