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Developmental Disabilities Service Program (DDSP)
Description

Catholic Guardian Services
Developmental Disabilities Services Program
Position: Senior Shift Supervisor/DSP
Reports To: Residence Manager
This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay when working more than 40 hours during a single calendar week (Monday - Sunday).
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the senior residence manager and the clinical team, the Senior Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the delivery of care for each person assigned who lives in a Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) residence. Interactions and supports are to be carried out in a manner that creates a homelike atmosphere and fosters independence, learning, dignity and respect. The Senior Shift Supervisor assists the senior residence manager to train DSPs, and ensure staff scheduling and responsibilities for all DSPs on shift are carried out in accordance with OPWDD and agency requirements and as prescribed in each person's individualized plan.
Essential Job Functions
Acts at liaison to management during shift. Immediately notifies management of emergent issues noted on shift and activates the RN on-call protocol for medical emergencies.
Ensures staff schedules and assignments for DSPs on shift meet minimum staffing ratio as per the home's staffing plan and staff assignments meet to the needs of the individuals in the home.
Implements person-centered supports and services in a respectful and positive manner to assist with the achievement of personal outcomes and life goals under the direction of the senior residence manager.
Orients, trains and coaches new DSP staff and temps on shift as per agency protocols.
Provides ongoing training, support, and modeling to staff on active treatment, skill development, adaptive behavior, activities of daily living, self-help, social and other skills which foster informed/supported decision making, independence, self-direction, dignity and respect.
Serves as a model and ensures that DSPs communicate at all times in a respectful manner with all people including the people served, families, advocates, agency staff and the broader community.
Ensures each person is provided maximum opportunities to be fully engaged in their community establish and maintain a network of community-based relationships and valued social activities.
Demonstrates, observes and monitors the delivery of supports by DSPs to ensure that they are in accordance with the direct support professional code of ethics, DSP core competencies and agency guidelines.
Fully supports the health, safety and well-being of each person, in accordance with his/her plans of care.
Completes daily physical plant and vehicle inspections and notifies senior residence manager on needs for the facility, vehicle(s), repairs, equipment and supplies.
Carries out medical, behavioral and nursing protocols and procedures in accordance with OPWDD regulations and CGS requirements.
Distributes, collects and secures petty cash house and personal allowance funds by the end of the shift, including reconciling cash outlays with the collection of signed vouchers and receipts.
Ensures that AMAP guidelines and agency protocols for medication administration, storage, ordering, inventory and disposal are followed by AMAP staff on shift.
Under the direction of the senior residence manager, provides or arranges for transportation of individuals to and from medical/dental appointments, services and activities
Practices universal precautions and safe patient handling in carrying out all responsibilities.
Fully participates in all meetings and trainings as required
Ensures that housekeeping, cooking, laundry and light maintenance duties are carried out on the shift.
In the absence of the residence manager, ensures that all measures for health, safety and well-being are maintained at the highest level in the maintenance of a clean, safe, personalized, and supportive homelike atmosphere.
Documents charts, logs, memos, notes, res hab data, etc., in an accurate and timely manner electronically or on paper, as required.
Reviews documentation at end of shift of monitoring protocols, service delivery and log entries made by DSP staff to ensure completion.
Ensures actions and services are conducted in a manner that upholds the right to privacy, supports informed decision-making and prevents abuse and neglect.
Under the direction of management, oversees inventory of in-home supplies, food purchases, meal planning, preparation and implementation in accordance with each person's medical orders, dietary needs and food consistency on the shift worked.
Maintains AMAP certification and passes medications as needed
Prevents, recognizes and immediately reports all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect, serious reportable incidents and notable occurrences in accordance with agency policy and OPWDD and Justice Center rules and regulations.
Activates the agency emergency notification protocol. Immediately summons police, fire, ambulance or other emergency responders when needed.
Acts immediately to prevent or redirect behavior that is threatening or dangerous to persons served or others and exercises appropriate interventions in accordance with OPWDD regulations, SCIP-R guidelines, the plan of care and level of training.
Assures that staff is proficient to carry out emergency fire drill, evacuation and fire safety policies, procedures and protocols per OPWDD and agency policy.
Adheres to the DSP Code of Ethics and all confidentiality guidelines in accordance with HIPAA requirements and agency policy.
Meets regularly with the senor residence manager for supervision, support and guidance.
Minimum Job Qualifications
25 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 5 years DSP experience is preferred
Knowledge and understanding of OPWDD regulations for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Maintains status as an agency authorized driver with a valid New York State Driver's License that is maintained in good standing and willingness to transport individuals in agency vehicles.
Skills and Abilities Required
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend written materials
Good computer skills, with a working knowledge of WellStats, Outlook, Word, Excel
Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with all parties.
Ability to conduct peer training/mentoring with new hires and as needed
Complete all required trainings within 90 days of hire and maintain all required certifications (including, but not limit
Position Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time
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About the Organization
It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.
We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.
We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.
We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances.
EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.
This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.
CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.
This position is currently accepting applications.