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About the Role

Assist in the coordination of the residential program for individuals we support, emphasizing independence, integration, individualization, and productivity based on personal choice. Incorporate a person-centered approach into training and proactively provide, arrange, supervise, and document services to foster independence.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals we support in purchasing household equipment and managing personal funds, purchases, and disbursements.
Help individuals we support acclimate to their living environment.
Assist individuals we support with proper nutrition, meal planning, preparation, and grocery shopping, providing training as needed.
Guide individuals we support in maintaining the cleanliness of their residence, performing domestic tasks, and upkeep of their rooms and property.
Ensure the physical plant is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
Provide guidance to individuals we support regarding leisure activities and assist with transportation arrangements.
Conduct and document fire drills as required by regulation and policy.
Communicate the needs of individuals supported and household supplies to the Residence Manager.
Participate in staff meetings and discussions concerning individual and household needs and the CR/IRA program.
Actively participate during crisis intervention.
Implement and follow through on ADL, interpersonal skill training, and behavioral support programs as directed and outlined in support plans.
Document program implementation on the same day, ensuring accuracy and reflecting individual progress.
Administer medications if designated, after completing the required course and maintaining certification.
Attend and demonstrate proficiency in all required in-service training.
Report any illness, accident, or changes in an individual's medical status to the on-call nurse or administrator, following appropriate procedures.
Complete Nursing Notes daily to reflect monitoring of resident health status.
Write incident reports (GERs) as defined by Incident Review Procedures.
Ensure the needs of individuals we support are met, considering integration, individualization, independence, and productivity, while prioritizing safety and welfare.
Promote the five governing principles to improve residents' lives.
Communicate all matters concerning the individual's support program and physical plant to the Residence Manager or Assistant Residence Manager via daily log or direct contact.
Accept temporary or permanent transfers within the department as necessary to meet the needs of individuals served.
Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Functional Plan for the assigned work site.
Document service plan documentation per regulations and training, including programming, nursing services, clinical services, and self-care.
Monitor individuals we support during sleeping hours and attend to their needs.
Perform cleaning duties daily as per the cleaning schedule and any other assigned duties.
Complete all cleaning logs and physical plant checklists.
Act as designated in charge in the absence of the Residence Manager if so designated.
Follow correct procedures for the use of personal funds, ensuring proper purchasing and documentation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
Experience working with persons with a developmental disability preferred.
Valid/acceptable NYS driver’s license.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Must be progressive and proactive.
Must support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency.
Must support the Agency’s values by working with measurable signs of PRIDE.
All staff shall be cleared by the transportation department to drive an agency vehicle and maintain their driving certification.
If hired as non-driver or certification is lost, there will be a reduction in pay.
Must successfully complete the OPWDD approved medication course if required to administer medications.
Must achieve 80% competency on in-service training exams.

Skills

Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Work Independently
Operate various cleaning machines
Communication with Management

Location

Jefferson County
St. Lawrence County

Work Type

Full Time
Part Time
Sub

Experience Level

Flexible to the needs of the program

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalency preferred

About the Company

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, carrier status, or marital status.

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.
These 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, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.