Travel DSP - Community

PeopleInc•Cheektowaga, NY

6d•$20

About The Position

Provides instruction and supervision to people participating in the Community Services Programs, including Community Habilitation and In Home Respite. Works with people in their own homes and in the community to increase their independence in activities of daily living.

Requirements

18 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid Driver’s License that meets agency policy.
Ability to transport individuals in personal vehicle that meets agency requirements.
Ability to use a personal device (cell phone, tablet, etc.) that meets agency requirements to complete documentation. This includes downloading Microsoft Intune (a Mobile Device Management software that ensures compliance with security controls to protect agency information) and additional apps.
Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing.

Responsibilities

Assists the person in skill-building activities as defined by the Staff Action Plan, such as, but not limited to:
Gaining and maintaining independence in areas of their daily living skills
Providing a break to the Caregiver (In Home Respite only)
Accessing and/or being involved in their community
Learning social skills while at home and/or in community
Other duties as outlined in the Staff Action Plan and as assigned.
Participates in general staff meetings, in-service training and other pertinent agency meetings.
Assists program participants during scheduled hours which may include days, evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the agency to provide services as required.
Safely transports individuals to and from activities and appointments, in their own vehicle.
In all cases responsible for submitting necessary billing and program documentation and responsible for any improper or fraudulent submissions.
Services provided must be EVV compliant.
In all cases complies with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures and agency required trainings.
Other duties as assigned.