Horticulture Direct Support Professional

JOB TITLE: Horticulture/Camp Q Support Staff

DEPARTMENT: Support Staff

SUPERVISOR: Camp Q Manager

General Job Description:

OWC has a unique day program position opening!! We are looking for a full-time Direct Support Professional to work in a greenhouse setting at our Therapeutic Horticulture program.

The position is 37.5 hours from 7am - 2:30pm Monday through Friday including AM pick up of individuals.

Staff is required to provide direct care for the physical and social needs of the individuals served in accordance with their IP and the policies of OWC. Duties can include in-house activities, community outings implementing and monitoring goals, assisting with meal times, transportation, arts and crafts, while ensuring the health and safety of the participants. Perform all duties required of support staff as defined by OWC's job description. Follow all Policy & Procedures as well as safety and emergency procedures. Be involved in OWC fundraising events. Perform other duties as they arise Med Certified would be a plus!

*Interviews and trainings are held in our Vernon, CT Office*

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide training, supervision, instruction and support to individuals in all agency settings, on site or in the community.

· Attend worker, program, and agency required trainings and meetings and give input on individual plan development as required or asked

· Assist to develop and track all worker goals and other daily documentation

· Be aware of all Mealtime Procedures and always supervise individuals during meals

· Provide transportation as needed for outings, 2 daily transports and floral deliveries

· Provide on-going necessary support as indicated by their IP for each worker. Assist individuals to complete tasks as independently as possible assisting if needed for the task to be completed properly

· Assist with running the therapeutic Horticulture classes and prepping for them

· Assist staff & individuals during fire drills or other emergency situations

· Assist in providing a positive program environment to staff & participants

· Complete and maintain all daily individual documentation and worker weekly notes.

· At the end of each month remove all data collection sheets and weekly notes from each person’s book that you are assigned that day.

· Ensure all extra documents are filled out by end of day if applicable, ie: 255, Seizure protocol, behavior data, ABC’s, minor incidents, etc.

· At the beginning of each month ensure that the new month’s data collection pages and weekly notes are put into the books that you are assigned that day

· Sign off on COMPLETED Paylocity punches and submit with any mileage forms to your manager by Friday PM

· Document appropriately in all Travel Books when using the Company Vehicles

· It is your responsibility to let your immediate supervisor know if any of your training courses are getting ready to expire. Please give them 60 days’ notice of expiration

· Have knowledge & follow all of the participant’s water safety, fall risks, behavior, toileting & LON requirement

· Work in Greenhouse to produce items to sell in the florist

· Maintain the 26 gardens on the Campgrounds

· Work with others to maintain cleanliness of Camp and the greenhouse

· Work with the composter to create fertilized soil to be used in greenhouse

· Provide assistance to peers as needed

· Assist in providing a positive program environment to staff and participants

· Assist staff & individuals during fire drills and other emergency situations

· Be a team player

· Learn & follow all agency P&P

· Learn & follow all emergency & safety procedures for the agency

· Be involved in OWC fundraising efforts

· Perform other duties as they arise

· Maintain mutual respect & professionalism for all co-workers & individual’s daily

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

· GED/High School diploma

· 3 years’ experience in a day program setting

· Must be reliable, dependable, and flexible with your hours

· Must possess proven experience and success

· CPR/First Aid, Med Cert, PMT a plus

· Must possess valid driver’s license and have 5 years’ experience clean driving record

· Ability to transport individuals and flower deliveries

· Must be able to work as part of a team as well as be independent

KEY COMPETENCIES:

· Computer skills, Organizational skills, Interpersonal and Communication skills, Problem solving skills, good verbal and written skills, caring and nurturing, honest, reliable and punctual. Ideal staff is creative, knowledgeable of flowers, plants and horticulture, understanding that all individuals with ID can work in the community if they desire

**No breaks are given in this postion as you are responsible for the safety and well being of individuals mealtime is family style**

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to carry a minimum of 40 pounds, bending, squatting and raking are needed for flower bed maintenance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.28 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

License/Certification:

• CT Driver's License for 3 years or more? (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18