Program Support Specialist, Day Services

People

Buffalo, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
BSP, Behavioral Health, CPR Certification, Community Programs, Consulting, Crisis Intervention, Driver's License, Healthcare, Informed Consent, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Medications, Plan Meetings, Program Planning, Psychology, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Rich Internet Application (RIA), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secure Communications Interoperability Protocol (SCIP)
LOCATION
Buffalo, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago

Hourly Pay Range: $21-27.41

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30pm

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Provide programmatic support where appropriate for site, staff and participants.
  • Provide information and submits and monitors required documentation to Behavior Department on individual requiring more intensive behavior services.
  • Provides suggestions and collaboration for ongoing supports and safeguards and behavior plans as needed.
  • Reviews training provided by the Behavior Department associated with behavior plans to staff as needed in collaboration with Senior Day Supervisor.
  • Initiate communication and update site management on concerns and reporting on follow up.
  • Ensuring that the current Behavioral Health Planning and semi-annual review is onsite.
  • Ensuring that the Informed Consents and Site Based Restrictions are up to date on an annual basis.
  • Ensures fading plans from MMP’s/BSP’s are being followed and monitored.
  • Daily completion and review of eVero DA Logs, Behavior Tracking, Helmet Tracking, Sweeps Tracking and Restrictive Intervention Applications (RIA) and ensures the use of this information to facilitate program planning in compliance with the Department of Behavioral Health Services Policies and Procedures.
  • Consults with site BIS to present HRC packets for individuals without active BIS support. Prepares and submits to PD and attends HRC meeting.
  • Consult with BIS to ensure all planning is in place for specific site needs.
  • Collaborate with team members including SDS, PD, RN to ensure all scripts are updated and available on site.
  • Provides assistance with crisis intervention as needed to support the direct care staff.
  • Ensures supplies/supports are available as per individualized behavior plan or protocol.
  • Attends and participates in general staff meetings, in-service training, monthly support team meetings and other pertinent agency and community program meetings.
  • May attend Life Plan meeting as needed.
  • Keeping record of all site in-services and trainings.
  • Assist in developing Day Habilitation staff action plans that will promote an individual’s valued outcome, independence and ability to contribute to the community for all assigned Day Hab individuals as needed.
  • Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A./B.S. or associate's degree in psychology or behavior management related field preferred and two years of experience or combination of Education and Human Service Experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years related experience.
  • Ability to meet physical requirement of the position when performing the following: Standing, walking, sitting, bending stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
  • Lifting requirements of 35 lbs.
  • Ability to lift and transfer individuals manually and mechanically as required by prescribed program plan.
  • Ability to move, reposition and place individual in pieces of equipment.
  • Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situation including maintaining Required certifications (i.e. SCIP, CPR)
  • CPR certification required.
  • Behavior Technician Training required
  • Medication certification required.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s license that meets agency policy.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities

About the Company

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People

People Inc. is Western New York's leading non-profit human services agency. Through a variety of services including residential, employment, community outreach, health care and recreation programs, we help seniors, families and people with disabilities live more healthy, independent and productive lives.

Our History

In 1970, a small group of parents and professionals joined together to address the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities and formed what would grow to become People Inc. The agency expanded its mission to include a wider variety of services to address the needs of people with developmental disabilities and disabling conditions, as well as the general public. Over the years, People Inc. has grown greatly in numbers of populations served, spectrum of services, geographic locations, and number of sites.

Our Vision

People Inc. is working toward a future where all persons whose needs limit their integration into the community can reach their highest level of human potential as responsible members of society. It is hoped that these individuals will, to their potential, be contributing and active members in their communities, enjoying the greatest possible degree of independence and acceptance, in all aspects of their lives.

Our Mission

People Inc. exists so that individuals with disabling conditions or other special needs have the supports they need to participate and succeed in an accepting society.

Our Values

Improving lives, respect, integrity, relentless pursuit of excellence, flexibility and creativity

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
WEBSITE
http://www.people-inc.org/careers