Salary Range $19.50 - $22.50 Per Hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate active participation of the residents by implementing their individual program plan in their home and community
• Implement behavior support plans and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-r) accurately and consistently
• Engage in any necessary lifting, moving and/or positioning tasks for residents
• Facilitate improved gross motor, fine motor and range of motion skills
• Promote and facilitate self-care and personal hygiene
• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, dressing and eating as needed including modeling appropriate behavior, using therapeutic equipment and/or therapeutic feeding
• Foster receptive and expressive communication through many different avenues including sign language, pictograms and electronic devices
• Accurately and consistently complete all required documentation in a continuous manner by utilizing PrecisionCare software and in written form, when necessary
• Purchase all household items (groceries, linens, furniture, small appliances, client need items etc.) as needed according to purchasing procedures
• Maintain expenditures of all purchases and spending within the designated budget
• Organize food preparation schedules for all meals in accordance with dietary needs as written on the master menu working with the dietician or designee as needed
• Organize a schedule of all household tasks and ensure completion by residential direct support staff
• Perform housekeeping tasks when needed including but not limited to: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and shopping
• Follow HIPAA confidentiality laws
• Monitor petty cash expenditures and assure that necessary banking procedures are routinely completed
• Complete a Personal Expenditure Plan (PEP) and a Money Management Assessment (MMA) for each resident annually
• Maintain each resident’s bank account including managing direct deposits of Social Security benefits, making monthly rent payment for each resident by the 5^th of each month and opening accounts when necessary
• Monitor spending of the residents' personal allowance within the established guidelines by maintaining an accurate record of all transactions, depositing all checks in a timely manner and completing an annual report for parents/guardians
• Assist each resident in participating in spending their money as they choose and learning how to manage their money with individualized and person-centered goals
• Ensure the Residence Manager and Maintenance Supervisor are aware when appliance or home repair is needed
• Provide or arrange for the care of any residents who are unable to attend school, work or adult day services
• Provide or arrange for transportation for any resident as necessary
• Attend and actively participate in regular staff meetings and any other meetings scheduled or requested by the Residence Manager
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for DSPs
• Implement fire, safety and emergency procedures in accordance with agency and program standards
• Administer medications to residents in accordance with the Residential Medication policies and procedures
• Assume shift supervisory responsibilities when requested
• All other duties as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to participate in various physical and recreation activities outside the residence
• Possess a current and valid NYS drivers license with an acceptable driving record
• High School Diploma or GED

Certifications and Trainings

• NYS Medication Administration
• SCIP-r
• CPR
• First Aid
• All other trainings mandated by the Office for people with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)

*Note: all certifications and trainings will be provided by the agency if you do not already possess them