Direct Support Professional/Teacher Assistant (OPWDD)

SCO Family of Services•Bronx, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing close supervision and support to individuals, ensuring their safety, health, and comfort in accordance with their treatment plans and OPWDD regulations. Responsibilities include direct care, program participation, documentation, transportation, and maintaining the physical environment. The position requires adherence to agency procedures and participation in mandatory training and certifications.

Requirements

A minimum high school diploma or GED.
Acceptable background clearance check through State Central register.
Compliance with health regulations for physical examination and Mantoux.

Nice To Haves

A clean and valid NYS driver’s license.
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injuries.

Responsibilities

Provide close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan.
If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provide continual supervision as noted in the treatment plan.
Complete transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.
Participate in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and sign off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
Maintain individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner.
Communicate needs for the individuals to the management.
Complete documentation in accordance with program procedures.
Transport individuals in a safe and comfortable manner, following all NYS laws and agency procedures.
Maintain valid NYS Driver's License.
Complete all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner.
Communicate condition of vehicles to management.
Ensure that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.
Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner.
Communicate any issues to management.
Provide all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
Obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification.
Attend all mandatory training.
Obtain and maintain AMAP certification and submit a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.
Attend all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
Demonstrate competency in all required training areas.