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Direct Support Professional Supervisor- Start a Career in Management
Hudson, NY
$2500.00 Sign on Bonus
Bring your Heart to Coarc. Join our team!
Since 1965, Coarc has provided supports and services to people of all ages who live with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our mission is to expand abilities one person at a time, so people experiencing disabilities can achieve their individual goals.
Along with the great relationships you'll establish, we also offer :
Pay Rate : $17.50 hr. plus an extra $2.00 hr. for hours worked between Friday 11 : 00 pm and Sunday 11 : 00 pm.
Schedule 1 : Wednesday 6pm - 11pm, Thursday 2pm - 11pm, Friday 2pm - 11pm and Saturday 9am - 9pm.
Schedule 2 : Sunday 9am - 9pm, Monday 2pm - 11pm, Tuesday 2pm - 11pm and Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
For more information, feel free to contact :
Jamie Budai at : jamieb@coarc.org or 518-672-4451 ext. 2141
Mikki Kay at : mikkik@coarc.org or 518-672-4451 ext. 2143
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
In conjunction with the Supervisor, oversee the day-to-day operations of the designated program location and ensure appropriate staff coverage.
perform in a manner consistent with the NADSP Code of Ethics
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee and support the development of staff; provide training to program staff on all aspects of their role; orient new staff to their duties and responsibilities and arrange for ongoing training as required;
collaborate with the Supervisor for the evaluation process for assigned staff.
ensure individuals receive training to develop independence in utilizing personal funds as applicable to their goals or interests.
Ensure that staff is educated about individuals' needs, behaviors and procedures; continually assess the needs of all individuals (including medical) and advise the Supervisor / Nursing staff of any unmet needs;
refer individuals through the Supervisor for clinical services.
provide assistance to the individual with decision-making, problem-solving and providing encouragement to become as much of a self-advocate as possible.
Assist the individuals served to know their own personal strengths and worth; assist the individual in sharing those personal traits with others in a variety of community settings;
support the individual in making friends within their natural community settings.
Work in a professional and ethical manner; establish a trusting relationship with the individuals served by being reliable and on time when providing supports and / or activities based on the individuals stated valued outcomes and goals;
always work towards assisting the individual to achieve maximum success by developing a mutually respectful relationship with the individual and their "Circle of Supports".
ensure the safety and well-being of the individual immediately following any incidents of physical or emotional harm.
provide support to the individual via their Behavior Plan (as applicable).
comply with all Agency policies and procedures relative to the administration of medications to individuals served.
participate in any other Team meetings with or for the individual necessary to ensuring each individual's needs and wants are being addressed and that each individual is successfully supported towards meeting their stated outcomes / goals.
REQUIREMENTS
Do you have outstanding student loans, and are you interested in student loan forgiveness? Coarc is considered a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Please visit our website at www.coarc.org for Coarc job openings and to complete an application online.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Last updated : 2024-05-14
Full Time
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
$33k-37k (estimate)
05/22/2024
05/23/2024
coarc.org
GERMANTOWN, NY
100 - 200
1965
JARED WIDJESKOG
<$5M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
Coarc is a Columbia County, NY, nonprofit organization serving 500 individuals. Its mission is to expand abilities, one person at a time, so individuals experiencing disabilities can achieve their individual goals. Coarc provides vocational and employment services, residential and supportive community services, day activity programs, service coordination, legal and family support services, children's services, community habilitation, respite services, recreation opportunities, traumatic brain injury services and contract manufacturing. Coarc is supported through state and federal funding, and ...by members, donors and foundations. It is a chapter of NYSARC, Inc. More information is available at www.coarc.org or 518-672-4451.
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