DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (OPWDD)

SCO Family of Services
South Richmond Hill, New York, United States
Full-time

Job Details

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.
  • 30+ days ago
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