Agency Supported Self Directed Respite- Family Referral Only Application!

Dayforce•Buffalo, NY

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc Erie County is currently seeking an Agency Supported Self Directed Respite Direct Support Professional. This role involves providing person-centered assistance and training to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The position is per diem with a pay rate of $16.19/hr. The Arc Erie County NY is a leading nonprofit supporting people with developmental & intellectual disabilities across Western New York, through innovative residential, educational, clinical and employment services. Proudly celebrating our 75th anniversary, we remain committed to empowering individuals and building inclusive communities. This application is for individuals referred by a specific family.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Human Services experience preferred
First Aid Certification, CPR must be taken as provided by the agency within 90 days of hire and must be maintained.
Multi-media First Aid Certification, and other agency required Relias trainings must be taken as provided by the agency within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
High School or equivalent diploma preferred.
In Lieu of High School diploma or equivalent diploma, new hires will be required to complete all Arc Erie County New York’s training to include SCIP, First Aid, CPR and Medication Certification.
The ability to read, write analyze, be perceptive/comprehensive, show good judgment, have good math & decision-making skills, independent action, planning and prioritizing and follow directions.
Work independently as well as cooperatively with others.
Be approachable, enthusiastic, and personable and meet job-related deadlines accordingly.
Good knowledge and ability in the operation of motor vehicles
Ability to use office equipment, such as, computer, copier, fax machine, etc.
Ability to come in contact with normal household dust/dirt.
All staff members will ensure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support.
Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.
Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Human Services experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assures peoples overall safety through maintaining safety standards, familiarity with emergency safety procedures and providing regular training to people in these areas.
Intervenes with people’s inappropriate and/or potentially injurious behaviors in the least restrictive manner possible, while maintaining a safe environment for the person.
Documents the provision of services, skill acquisitions and supports daily, contemporaneous and consistent with the Staff Action Plan (if applicable) and Agency procedures.
Assist people with personal monies and shopping needs.
Provides first aid when necessary and addresses routine health care needs.
Prepares or assists people with meal preparation, meal planning and purchasing of food.
Maintains a clean, safe environment by completing housekeeping and minor maintenance tasks and by providing training and assistance to people in these areas.
Provides input to the treatment team in the development of a person-centered plan.
Assists in the assessment of a person’s skills and behavior.
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, supervisory conferences and any other assigned meetings.
Checks agency email regularly, updates supervisor on changes in contact information, maintains communication, completes online training modules in a timely fashion.
Follows the DSP Core Competencies expectations for completing evaluations.
Assist people with community integration, by providing support and training.
Assures confidentiality of information about people.
Interacts with people’s families, other stakeholders and the community-at-large as appropriate.
Provides in-home respite care to children and adults with developmental disabilities while primary caregiver is away.
Provides supervision and nurturing to non-disabled siblings under the age of thirteen.
Completes assigned paperwork and timesheets following agency guidelines and observing timeframes.
Responsible to immediately notify the Community Programs Manager or on-call supervisor of any problems, which might impact on the safety of the identified person being supported or the provider’s ability to perform his/her job duties.
Responsible for reviewing all information pertinent to the care of the person being supported with the Community Programs Manager and parent/guardian prior to provision of service.
Addresses person being supported needs in the areas of medical/health, behavior, and supervision promptly and communicate them fully to the family and supervisor.
Intervenes if the person being supported has inappropriate and/or potentially injurious behaviors, in the least restrictive manner possible, while maintaining a safe environment.