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About The Position

Requirements

• Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills
• Able to work scheduled hours that may include mandatory overtime, weekend and/or holiday timeframes. Also maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency’s Employee Manual.
• Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.
• Able to generate and present comprehensive written reports and respond to questions about the report.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations
• Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds
• Associates Degree with two (2) years of experience working with the OPWDD population preferred -OR- A combination of education and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program
• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier
• Covid Vaccine -OR- an approved medical or religious exemption

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and direct DSP staff while on shift, that includes reporting any personnel related issues to the Program Manager and/or program administration
• Provide training and assistance to residents in order to help them develop and/or improve personal care skills and independent living skills
• Develop, coordinate and provide opportunities for social/recreational activities
• Provide supervision to residents at the IRA and in the community as appropriate
• Provide training to residents with money management such as budgeting, banking and making appropriate purchases
• Responsible for the management of resident’s personal allowance in accordance with the agency’s financial procedures
• Intervene in crisis and/or emergency situations as needed following agency policy
• Provide first aid as needed in accordance with accepted practice
• Personally follow and ensure DSPs follow the mandatory steps relating to Medication Administration and documentation per certification, policy and procedures
• Supervise the diet and nutritional needs of each resident
• Provide as needed transportation or access to transportation
• Accompany residents to medical appointments as required followed by the completion of the required documentation and necessary follow-up
• Clean the IRA and contents as instructed by the supervisor
• Act as role model to residents and staff
• Perform fire drills followed by the completion of the required documentation along with reporting any difficulties with evacuating and/or equipment
• Participate in a rotating on call schedule that includes providing coverage on site or for emergencies as required

Benefits

• Medical: choice of 3 plans - Generous Employer Contribution
• Dental: choice of 2 plans
• Vision
• Group Term Life Insurance – 100% Company Paid
• Long Term Disability – 100% Company Paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 100% Company Paid
• 401-K Retirement Plan
• Cellular Telephone Discounts
• 33 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) a year
• Paid Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Several VOLUNTARY Plans available, such as Medical Bridge Plan, Critical Illness Protection, Accident Indemnity, Short Term Disability, Optional Term Life Insurance