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About the Role

Provide ongoing support to people during overnight and morning hours, assisting with self-care routines, health, safety, and overall well-being to maintain a high quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement in every interaction.
• Support people with self-care routines including toileting, feeding, showering, dressing, and diapering.
• Ensure a safe and clean home environment by assisting with and participating in household chores.
• Follow all treatment plans and utilize adaptive and safety equipment.
• Report and document any events that may hinder the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
• Act as a mandated reporter to the Justice Center for suspected abuse or neglect.
• Adhere to Federal and New York State regulations, agency policy, and procedures.
• Complete and maintain AMAP certification and assist with medication administration.
• Arrive to work on time and adhere to agency policies regarding call-offs and overtime.
• Support people in preparing meals and teaching concepts like diet adherence and portion control.
• Assist people with medication administration.
• Transport people using safe driving practices to appointments or locations.
• Implement and document all treatment plans and agency-related materials.
• Serve as a member of the inter-disciplinary team by attending and participating in meetings.
• Mentor and act as a role model for new Direct Support Staff.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Must have a qualified New York State Driver’s license in accordance with agency’s insurance standards.
• Must have successful completion and maintenance of AMAP status.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.
• Must be an excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Qualified driver status is required for overnight Direct Support Professionals (11pm – 9am) for morning transportation.
• Subject to successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check due to regular and substantial unsupervised contact with people receiving services.

Work Type

• Overnight
• Morning

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

About the Company

• Through family and community engagement, Citizens supports people to live the life they choose.