Self Directed Community Support Professional

Racker; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 25,416 - 35,004; Full time

Job summary

Racker is seeking a Self Directed Community Support Professional to provide community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The role emphasizes health and safety, individualized supports, and teamwork with a person-centered approach.

Responsibilities include implementing the Staff Action Plan, documenting service times in eVero, attending training, and advocating for the person.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet Approved Driver Status.

Responsibilities

• Health and safety of individuals supported.
• Provide individualized services including respite, teaching, and skill development in home and community.
• Collaborate with the person’s team and advocate for the person per the Staff Action Plan.
• Follow objectives in the Staff Action Plan discussed with the person and team.
• Attend training to improve services; complete requirements within timeframes.
• Document service times and supports in Racker’s eVero system; record mileage as required.
• Use smartphone for documentation and tasks as needed.
• Input goals and service input for the individual.
• Communicate with the person and their team; maintain professionalism in behavior and dress.
• Assume related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference in your career? Want to positively affect individuals in the community you live? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? Come join Racker as a Self Directed Community Support Professional where you can provide community based services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Hourly Rate: $18.45 - $25.41*
Higher rates are possible depending on the candidate and service receipient meeting certain criteria. The team at Racker will review rate expectations prior to offering the position.

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 the person receiving services and their Team
• Attend training to improve services provided
• Complete job requirements (training, etc) within designated time frames
• Report any potential incidents to the supervising/assigned Fiscal Intermediary, or the Self-Direction Coordinator
• 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)
• Provide and use smartphone for required documentation and other assigned tasks. (Ownership/usage of personal smartphone is required)
• Provide input concerning goals and service of the individual receiving support
• Communicate regularly with the person being supported and their team regarding service provisionUphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Working Relationships

• Directly responsible to the person receiving services, their identified designee/family, AND the assigned Fiscal Intermediary
• Member of the team which may include: the person and his or her family members, the person’s circle of support, the Care Manager, Support Broker, Fiscal Intermediary, teachers, therapists and other providers as selected by the person receiving services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must meet Approved Driver Status