DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (OPWDD)

SCO Family of Services • Town of Huntington, NY

3d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED
• A clean and valid NYS driver’s license required
• Ability to complete SCIP and AMAP training

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees