Shared Community Support Professional - Sidney

Springbrook NY, Inc; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook NY, Inc seeks a supportive direct care teammate to assist individuals across educational, residential, and community settings. You will help with activities of daily living, promote independence, follow individualized plans, and ensure safety and compliance with policies and state regulations.

You will read care plans, advocate for participants, participate in meetings, collect data, and complete billing documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Flexible schedule and ability to relocate as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical interventions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive Springbrook vehicles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living across educational, residential and community settings.
• Follow all plans, learning materials, and goals in participant plans.
• Read individualized service plans and guides to understand needs.
• Advocate for participants and promote choice and independence.
• Attend team and 1:1 meetings with supervisor and complete required data collection.
• Complete billing documentation for supports and services provided.
• Maintain safe, clean environments and assist with transportation as needed.
• Be reassigned to other locations based on business needs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer software proficiency

Driver's license

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

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 of the Community Habiliation- Residential Program.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Be a good role model for the people you support in all situations and settings
• Follow all written plans, learning materials, and goals .
• Read Participant’s Individualized Service Plan, Community Habilitation Plan, Day Habilitation Plan, Participant Protection Guidelines and/or IPOP to gain a better understanding of the participant’s condition and needs.
• Be an 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
• In 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
• 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 support
• Collect required data
• Complete required billing documentation for supports and services provided
• Obtain and maintain all applicable training, certifications, and knowledge of policies and procedures
• Ensure safe and clean environments, including grounds and vehicles, for the people we support
• Attend team meetings and 1:1 meetings with supervisor
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates's degree preferred
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Will be reassigned to other locations based on business needs
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency 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 required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Be able to perform all physical interventions

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.