DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (OPWDD)

SCO Family of Services
Brooklyn, New York, United States
$17,5 an hour
Full-time

Job Details

Description

Provides close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1 : 1 supervision status, provides continual supervision as noted in plan.

Completes transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.

  • Participates in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and signs off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
  • Maintains individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicates needs for the individuals to the management;

completes documentation in accordance with program procedures.

  • Transports individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follows all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintains valid NYS Driver's License;
  • completes all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicates condition of vehicles to management;

ensures that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.

  • Maintains the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicates any issues to management.
  • Provides all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
  • Complies with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures
  • Obtains and maintains SCIP-R certification; attends all mandatory training.
  • Obtains and maintains AMAP certification and submits a copy of the certification to each program in which he / she administers medication.
  • Attends all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
  • Demonstrates competency in all required training areas
  • 30+ days ago
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