DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Part Time)

• Provides close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provides continual supervision as noted in plan. Completes transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff. • Participates in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and signs off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans. • Maintains individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicates needs for the individuals to the management; completes documentation in accordance with program procedures. • Transports individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follows all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintains valid NYS Driver's License; completes all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicates condition of vehicles to management; ensures that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc. • Maintains the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicates any issues to management. • Provides all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable. • Complies with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures • Obtains and maintains SCIP-R certification; attends all mandatory training. • Obtains and maintains AMAP certification and submits a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication. • Attends all staff meetings including in-services and trainings. • Demonstrates competency in all required training areas

Qualifications 

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED • A clean and valid NYS driver’s license required • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred • Ability to complete SCIP and AMAP training • ASL Preferred

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.