Shared Community Support Professional Comm Hab R

What’s Upstate; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

What’s Upstate in Town of Oneonta, NY seeks a dedicated caregiver to support individuals across educational, residential and community settings. Primary duties include assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and promoting choice and independence within safety guidelines.

You will follow care plans, participate in meetings, collect data, and help with billing while ensuring a safe environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mandatory overtime as necessary.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs independently and assist with heavier lifts.
• Valid Driver’s License required; ability to drive Springbrook vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Be a good role model for the people you support in all situations and settings.
• Advocate for the people you support in all situations and settings.
• Be punctual and dependable; regular staff attendance is vital for the people we support.
• Help develop personal goals and plans with the people you support.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care as needed.
• Collect required data and complete billing documentation for supports and services.
• Attend team meetings and 1:1 meetings with supervisor.
• Maintain safe and clean environments for the people we support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Job description

Position Summary:

To provide assistance to people receiving services throughout all aspects of their lives across educational, residential and community environments. Provides support for activities of daily living (ADL’s) including personal care. Promote choice and independence while providing protective oversight. Demonstrate compliance with all Springbrook policies and State regulations to ensure safe and smooth operation when attending the Day Service of their choice, Community and Residential programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Be a good role model for the people you support in all situations and settingsBe an advocate for the people you support in all situations and settingsBe punctual and dependable; Regular staff attendance is vital for the people we supportIn partnership with the people you support, observe, discuss, and help assess their strengths and opportunities to help develop their personal goals and plans Support and encourage people as they make choices about the goals they want to pursue, the activities they wish to participate in, and how they want to live their life Specific tasks ranging from performing intensive personal care needs (i.e., showering, using the restroom) to supervising people while they perform those tasks will depend on the abilities of the people whom you support and their level of need. Support and encourage people to find meaningful and fun ways to spend their time and make friends outside the Springbrook community. This may include, but is not limited to, attendance at spiritual activities, various recreational activities (such as swimming), and attending family functions for the people or person you supportFollow all written plans, learning materials, and goalsCollect required dataComplete required billing documentation for supports and services provided Obtain and maintain all applicable training, certifications, and knowledge of policies and proceduresEnsure safe and clean environments, including grounds and vehicles, for the people we support Attend team meetings and 1:1 meetings with supervisorAll other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required; Associates's degree preferredExperience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferredMust be able to work a flexible schedule, including mandatory overtime as necessary. Will be reassigned to other locations based on business needsDuties require professional verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in or knowledge of various computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; aptitude for learning other computer software as necessary.Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as requiredValid Driver’s License requiredBe able to perform all physical interventions