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About the Role

Provide ongoing support to individuals, promoting their active participation in daily life activities such as self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being to ensure a high quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to individuals in daily life activities, ensuring a high quality of life.
• Maintain a safe and clean home environment by assisting with and participating in household chores.
• Follow treatment plans and utilize adaptive/safety equipment to promote independence and ensure health and safety.
• Support individuals in meal preparation, teaching concepts like diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
• Administer medications according to AMAP policy and procedures.
• Implement and document treatment plans and agency materials to support individual independence and well-being.
• Adhere to overtime policies and procedures to ensure quality support.
• Participate in inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss individual progress and goal achievements.
• Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and recreational outings.
• Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.
• Undergo a fingerprint/criminal background check due to regular unsupervised contact with individuals receiving services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Qualified NYS driver's license.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.
• AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supporting people with intellectual and other development disabilities preferred.
• Physical ability to lift and transfer individuals (children and/or adults).
• Ability to act as second staff support during transportation, including wheelchair vehicle/lockdowns.

Experience Level

• Minimum one (1) year experience supporting people with intellectual and other development disabilities preferred.

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

About the Company

• Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement and promotes the agency’s guiding principles in every interaction.