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About the Role

The Residence Program Specialist supports the care, development, and independence of individuals living in an ADAPT Community Network residential facility, fostering dignity, respect, and learning in a safe, supportive, and homelike environment. This role provides direct support, skill-building, and advocacy to help individuals achieve personal goals and enjoy the highest quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and supports individuals in achieving greater independence and personal development.
• Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of individuals at all times.
• Teaches and assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), including self-help, social, and community living skills.
• Maintains a personalized, homelike, and respectful atmosphere within the residence.
• Participates actively in interdisciplinary treatment plans and implements individualized program goals.
• Documents daily activities, progress notes, incident reports, and other required records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies, including providing first aid and contacting emergency personnel as needed.
• Contacts emergency personnel (police, fire, ambulance) when necessary to ensure safety of individuals and staff.
• Ensures all actions are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and immediately reports any concerns in accordance with agency policy.
• Follows all OPWDD-approved behavior management guidelines, including use of approved interventions when required.
• Administers medications as an Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), following agency protocols and under nursing supervision.
• Provides transportation for individuals to program, work, appointments, and recreational activities as needed.
• Assists with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation to promote nutrition and independence.
• Participates in housekeeping, laundry, and light maintenance tasks to ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, and in-service sessions to support ongoing development and quality care.
• Promotes dignity, respect, and person-centered approaches in all interactions with individuals, families, and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information and documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience is preferred but not required.
• Employees must be approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) at time of hire or within six months of date of hire.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License, maintained in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working effectively with individuals, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding the rights of individuals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Crisis response
• Decision-making under pressure
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Independent work
• First aid

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 6 months preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $20.17/hour (after probation)

Benefits

• Paid training
• Competitive benefits
• Industry-Leading Benefits

About the Company

• ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities.
• ADAPT is 3,000 strong and empowers the lives of the people they support.
• ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and fosters a team culture of learning, support, collaboration, and career growth.

Equal Opportunity

• At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
• We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves.
• We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking.
• We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams.
• We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.
• ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.