Direct Support Professional/Teacher Assistant (OPWDD)
SCO Family of Services
Bronx, New York
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Developmental Disabilities, Documentation, Driver's License, High School Diploma, Medication Administration, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), People Management, Plan Meetings, Program Planning, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Secure Communications Interoperability Protocol (SCIP), Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Bronx, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago
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
About the Company
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SCO Family of Services
In collaboration with others, the mission of Family Service is to provide quality programs and services, which effectively assist and strengthen individuals and families in our community.
Family Service provides more than 5,000,000 meals each year through a USDA food program in 85 Nebraska counties. This program feeds almost 21,000 children in more than 1,312 licensed home child-care facilities.
Family Service delivers the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program to 3,000 people in Lancaster County each month. Services include nutrition and breast feeding education as well as formula, milk and other staples.
Family Service cares for more than 1,700 children who take part in our child care and early childhood programs based in 20 Lincoln Public Schools.
Family Service counsels families and individuals with behavioral health sessions at 13 specific local schools.
Family Service partners with a variety of federal, state, local and non-profit agencies to make available a number of other innovative programs to assist Nebraska families.
Family Service Early Childhood and Youth Development programs granted over $694,000 in free and reduced rate scholarships to children during 2011-2012 school year.
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