Direct Support Professional (1673) PT Turtle Rock - Part-time

divdivdivdivdivp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'stronguspan style="font-size:15px;"Summary:/span/u/strong/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for direct oversight, guidance and training of people receiving supports and services. Provide guidance, training, support, supervision and encouragement to people in reaching their maximum potential and to promote independence and community integration. nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'span style='font-size:15px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'stronguspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;'Essential Functions:/span/u/strongspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;/span/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Provide supports, assessment and training to persons supported according to their written Staff Action Plan (SAP) and individual Safeguards Plan or Individual Plan of Protection (IPOP). Implement goals as written by the Individual and their team.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ensure necessary level of supervision is met by following the individualrsquo;s Safeguard Plan, Individual Plan of Protection (IPOP), Behavior Support Plan (BSP), dietary guidelines and any other applicable plans.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"Accurately document services contemporaneously in Electronic Health Record (EHR) or with paper note (as applicable) in accordance with the Agency, OPWDD, Medicaid and other funder requirements./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"Protect all health management information consistent with HIPAA. nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"Maintain accurate records by collecting, compiling, evaluating data and submitting in a timely manner in the appropriate format including: daily goal notes, checklists, progress notes, injury/fall reports, seizure reports, attendance records, incident reports etc.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"Provide input into the development and implementation of the SAP in accordance with the Life Plan (LP) as developed by each person receiving services, family, advocate and Care Coordinator. nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Maintain knowledge and understanding of individualrsquo;s medical, physical, psychological and dental health care needs.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Recognize and respond in a timely manner to signs and symptoms of illness/injury and medical emergencies. Notify supervisor or nurse immediately of concerns./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Provide personal hygiene and health care assistance to people supported as needed including: toileting, showering, oral hygiene, shaving, hair care, nail care, changing of adult protective garment etc.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Provide training and encouragement to people supported to ensure good personal health care as needed. Communicate health care concerns to supervisor or nurse as necessary. nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'span style="font-size:15px;"As assigned, administering medications, as per Agency Policy and Procedure./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;Assist individual#39;s in receiving needed/desired medical services and communicating/documenting pertinent information as per Agency policy, as designated (i.e. medication administration, transportation to appointments) nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'span style="font-size:15px;"Support the safety of all individuals in everyday situations.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'span style="font-size:15px;"Work as a team to support positive behavioral strategies.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Provide transportation to people supported as necessary and follow proper safety procedures.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Drive Agency vehicles, complete necessary paperwork and report any accidents or maintenance issues immediately to the transportation department and your supervisor.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Assist people supported to build positive relationships in their community./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Support people to make personal choices and to advocate for themselves. Respect matters related to diversity and inclusion.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Communicate professionally with co-workers, people supported, families and the community as necessary.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Complete all required Agency Training per agency policy and apply knowledge and skills gained to job.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'span style="font-size:15px;"Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace including: demeanor, appearance, attention to punctuality and attendance policies, reliability, flexibility and pleasantness. nbsp;nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'span style="font-size:15px;"Report for duty as scheduled. The location of a scheduled shift may be subject to change according to program needs. nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'span style="font-size:15px;"Check employee email/schedule and other correspondence each scheduled shift. nbsp;nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'span style="font-size:15px;"Attend and participate in meetings, as requested nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Adhere to all Agency and Program Policies and Procedures./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Participate in corporate compliance and quality assurance activities as required./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Other related duties as assigned./span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'stronguspan style="font-size:15px;"Program Specific Duties;/span/u/strong/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Staff assigned to an overnight shift must remain awake at all times unless otherwise approved by a supervisory staff./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'span style="font-size:15px;"Become certified in medication administration and maintain certification on an annual basis. nbsp;/span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-left:.25in;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'stronguspan style="font-size:15px;"Non-Essential Functions:/span/u/strong/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Develop volunteer/job opportunities in community for program participants./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"Attend Life Plan meetings and team meetings for people receiving services as requested./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"Participate on Agency committees.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"Administer medications as trained and as designated./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"Loading and unloading buses.nbsp;/span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'stronguspan style="font-size:15px;"Reporting Responsibilities:/span/u/strong/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Reports to: nbsp;Residential Manager/span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'stronguspan style="font-size:15px;"Supervisory Responsibilities:/span/u/strong/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"None/span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'stronguspan style="font-size:15px;"Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:/span/u/strong/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to instruct others on daily living skills./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Actively listen and be able to communicate, verbally and in writing./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Maintain composure under pressure./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Serve as a role model and represent the agency positively in the community./span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to use a computer or mobile device to access email and required software.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to self-initiate projects and function autonomously as a leader when needed./span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'stronguspan style="font-size:15px;"Physical Requirements:/span/u/strong/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to lift 50 pounds, and to stand, sit, kneel, and stoop/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to assist an adult with personal care needs/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'span style="font-size:15px;"Be physically able to assist individuals in transferring from wheelchair to other seat when needed/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to assist individuals with ambulation/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to physically load, unload and secure wheelchairs during transport/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to move chairs, tables and access storage areas/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to drive safely/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"Ability to assist people when they are having behavioral challenges/span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'stronguspan style="font-size:15px;"Working Conditions:/span/u/strong/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"May involve frequent travel to off-site locations including job/volunteer locations, community recreational sites and personal residences.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"May require evening and weekend work.nbsp;/span/lili style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"May require use of personal vehicle.nbsp;/span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'stronguspan style="font-size:15px;"Minimum Qualifications:nbsp;/span/u/strong/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style="font-size:15px;"High school diploma or equivalent/span/li/ulpspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Valid NYS driverrsquo;s license with a safe driving record per agency policy/span/p/div/div/div/div/div br/Friday 4pm-9pm br/Sat 10am-8pmbr/Sun 4pm-9pm