Residential Plan Developer

Saratoga • Mellenville, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate and advocate for the person's choices in the service plan process; support the emotional, physical and personal well-being of the person served; encourage growth by recognizing their autonomy and being proactive with them in reducing their risk of harm; foster a spirit of partnership with each person and with their "Circle of Support" members; always affirm the human rights, civil rights and responsibilities of each person as well as justice, inclusion and full community participation; perform in a manner consistent with the NADSP Code of Ethics.

Develop a shared relationship with the people who choose The Arc Columbia-Saratoga services that supports the unique personal desires and needs of each person; provide support with decision-making, problem-solving and providing encouragement to become as much of a self-advocate as possible. Assist the person to know their own personal strengths and worth; assist the person in sharing those personal traits with others.

Responsible for the development and implementation of the Staff Action Plan process, inclusive of participation in the Life Plan meetings, for each assigned person; work with the person and his/her care manager to establish meaningful objectives to meet the valued outcomes for the service. Author Staff Action Plans or other service plans as required by regulation. Communicate with program staff and program management to ensure support needs are represented in Life Plan/Staff Action Plans. Review draft Life Plans to ensure accuracy. Maintain records and correspondence as required for Life Plan/Staff Action Plans

Act as liaison to families, care managers, residential providers, day service providers, advocates and/or correspondents for those supported. Work in a professional and ethical manner; establish a trusting relationship with the people supported by being reliable and on time when providing supports and/or activities based on the persons stated valued outcomes and goals; always work towards assisting the person to achieve maximum success by developing a mutually respectful relationship with the person and their "Circle of Supports". Provide coverage and hands on implementation of the Staff Action Plan or other service plan, as required.

Requirements

• 1-2 years related experience and training required
• Exceptional written, communication, and computer skills
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to be certified in all required trainings. (Med Adm/Insulin Adm, CPR/FA, PROMOTE/SCIP)
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and advocate for the person's choices in the service plan process.
• Support the emotional, physical and personal well-being of the person served.
• Encourage growth by recognizing their autonomy and being proactive with them in reducing their risk of harm.
• Foster a spirit of partnership with each person and with their "Circle of Support" members.
• Affirm the human rights, civil rights and responsibilities of each person as well as justice, inclusion and full community participation.
• Perform in a manner consistent with the NADSP Code of Ethics.
• Develop a shared relationship with the people who choose The Arc Columbia-Saratoga services that supports the unique personal desires and needs of each person.
• Provide support with decision-making, problem-solving and providing encouragement to become as much of a self-advocate as possible.
• Assist the person to know their own personal strengths and worth; assist the person in sharing those personal traits with others.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Staff Action Plan process, inclusive of participation in the Life Plan meetings, for each assigned person.
• Work with the person and his/her care manager to establish meaningful objectives to meet the valued outcomes for the service.
• Author Staff Action Plans or other service plans as required by regulation.
• Communicate with program staff and program management to ensure support needs are represented in Life Plan/Staff Action Plans.
• Review draft Life Plans to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain records and correspondence as required for Life Plan/Staff Action Plans.
• Act as liaison to families, care managers, residential providers, day service providers, advocates and/or correspondents for those supported.
• Work in a professional and ethical manner.
• Establish a trusting relationship with the people supported by being reliable and on time when providing supports and/or activities based on the persons stated valued outcomes and goals.
• Work towards assisting the person to achieve maximum success by developing a mutually respectful relationship with the person and their "Circle of Supports".
• Provide coverage and hands on implementation of the Staff Action Plan or other service plan, as required.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick and family leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage, plus 24/7 access to a doctor for you and your household

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree