Residential Support Specialist — Developmental Disabilities

The New York Foundling; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The New York Foundling, a trusted New York-based nonprofit, seeks a Direct Support role to assist adults with developmental disabilities and provide daily living support in residential settings. The position emphasizes safety, individualized care plans, and active community engagement to promote independence.

Responsibilities include supervising health and safety, administering medications, aiding with meals and daily tasks, and documenting progress.

Qualificações

• AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Driver’s license with 6 points or less required.
• Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
• Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc.).
• Ensure individual’s plan of care is implemented.
• Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
• Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, house keeping, laundry, shopping) - Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
• Facilitate individual’s learning and skill training in fire safety.
• Implementation and documentation of individual’s goals.
• Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
• Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
• Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
• Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
• Planning and preparing balanced meals.
• Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit
• Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed.
• Attends appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings.
• Assist in providing spiritual development.
• Assist in providing ethical and moral values.
• Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
• Remain on shift until your relief has arrived.
• Complete job related tasks as needed.

Conhecimentos

DD experience

Safety mindset

Formação

High School / GED

Descrição da vaga

The New York Foundling, a trusted New York-based nonprofit, seeks a Direct Support role to assist adults with developmental disabilities and provide daily living support in residential settings. The position emphasizes safety, individualized care plans, and active community engagement to promote independence.

Responsibilities include supervising health and safety, administering medications, aiding with meals and daily tasks, and documenting progress.