Direct Support Professional/Teacher Assistant (OPWDD)

SCO Family of Services • New York, NY

6h

About The Position

This role involves providing close supervision and direct support to individuals in accordance with their treatment plans. Key responsibilities include ensuring the safety, health, and comfort of individuals, participating in program planning, maintaining documentation, and adhering to all relevant regulations and agency procedures. The position also requires maintaining the physical environment and agency property, and potentially transporting individuals.

Requirements

• A minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Acceptable background clearance check through State Central register and 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.
• 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; follow 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.

What This Job Offers

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