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Location

New York

Salary

$20 - $20 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide close supervision and support for individuals according to their treatment plans while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Responsibilities include transporting individuals, documenting care, and administering medication in compliance with OPWDD regulations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid NYS driver's license. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries is preferred.

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Job description

  • 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; 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.

Qualifications

  • A minimum high school diploma or GED.
  • A clean and valid NYS driver’s license required.
  • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injuries preferred.

Acceptable background clearance check through State Central register and compliance with health regulations for physical examination and Mantoux.

Salary Range

$19.50 - $20.00 with valid driver's license