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About the Role

Assist in coordinating services for individuals in residential, day habilitation, or community habilitation programs, emphasizing independence, integration, individualization, and productivity. Promote a person-centered approach and proactively support individuals' growth towards independence.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake and provide active supervision during shifts (Awake Overnight).
• Complete documentation and assigned cleaning duties.
• Respond to the needs of individuals supported and ensure their health and safety.
• Remain on-site and available to respond to emergencies during scheduled sleep hours (Sleeper Overnight).
• Assist individuals in purchasing household items and managing personal funds.
• Assist individuals with nutrition, meal planning, preparation, and grocery shopping.
• Provide guidance and instruction in cleaning, domestic tasks, and property upkeep.
• Ensure the program site is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Provide guidance in leisure activities and assist with transportation arrangements.
• Conduct and document fire drills as required.
• Communicate individual and household supply needs to the Residence Manager.
• Participate in staff meetings and discussions regarding individual and household needs.
• Participate actively in crisis intervention.
• Implement and follow through on ADL, interpersonal skill training, and behavioral support programs.
• Document program implementation accurately and on the same day.
• Administer medications if required, after completing the OPWDD approved medication course.
• Report any illness, accident, or changes in an individual's medical status.
• Complete Nursing Notes daily to reflect resident health status monitoring.
• Write incident reports as defined by Incident Review Procedures.
• Ensure the needs of individuals supported are met, considering integration, individualization, independence, and productivity.
• Communicate matters concerning the individual's support program and physical plant to the Residence Manager or Assistant Residence Manager.
• Accept temporary or permanent transfers within the department as needed.
• Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Functional Plan.
• Document service plan documentation per regulations and training.
• Monitor individuals during sleeping hours and attend to their needs.
• Perform daily cleaning duties as required.
• Act as designated in charge in the absence of the Residence Manager, if required.
• Follow correct procedures for the use of personal funds, ensuring proper purchasing and documentation.

Requirements

• Must work a minimum of 8 weekend hours/month.
• Must work a minimum of 1 agency observed holiday/year.
• Requires approval to work hours outside their primary site (Sub Status).
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be cleared by the transportation department to drive an agency vehicle and maintain driving certification.
• If hired as non-driver or certification is lost, there will be a reduction in pay.
• Must be progressive and proactive in providing services.
• Must adhere to all requirements of the UDSP job description and agency requirements (Sub Status).

Skills

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good written communication skills.
• Time Management.
• Organizational Skills.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

Location

• New York State

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Sub Status
• Flexible to the needs of the program

Experience Level

• Base wage is determined by education and experience.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• OPWDD approved medication course (if administering medications).

Salary/Compensations

• Sign on Bonus- $650 (Full time: $300 after 3 months, $350 after 6 months; Part time: half the amount).
• Sleepers are compensated at the applicable NYS minimum rate for scheduled sleep hours.
• Additional Incentive Pay Opportunities: Medication Certification Incentive & Van Certification Incentive.

Benefits

• Full time is payable after 3 months of $300 and $350 after 6 months.
• Part time is half the amount.

About the Company

• The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence provides services to individuals in residential, day habilitation, or community habilitation programs.

Equal Opportunity

• The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status.
• Individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities.
• Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement.
• There will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.