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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, with a focus on personal choice. Incorporate a person-centered approach into training and proactively provide, arrange, supervise, and document services to foster growth towards independence. Support agency goals, objectives, and philosophy, and uphold agency values through measurable signs of PRIDE.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals we support in purchasing household equipment and managing personal funds, purchases, and disbursements.
• Aid individuals we support in nutrition, meal planning, preparation, and grocery shopping, providing training as needed.
• Provide guidance and instruction in residence cleaning, domestic tasks, and property upkeep, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Offer guidance in leisure activities and assist with transportation arrangements.
• Conduct and document fire drills as required by regulations and policy.
• Communicate individual and household supply needs to the Residence Manager.
• Participate in staff meetings and discussions regarding individual and household needs and the CR/IRA program.
• Actively participate in crisis intervention.
• Implement and follow through on ADL, interpersonal skill training, and/or behavioral support programs as directed and outlined in support plans.
• Document program implementation on the same day, accurately reflecting individual progress.
• Administer medications if designated, after completing the OPWDD approved medication 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, using appropriate documentation 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.
• 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 pertinent to 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 as required and attend to their needs.
• Perform daily cleaning duties as per the cleaning schedule and complete all designated 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 be cleared by the transportation department to drive an agency vehicle and maintain driving certification.
• 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 and St. Lawrence counties

Work Type

• Flexible to the needs of the program
• 40 hours for Full Time
• 20 hour minimum for Part Time
• 15 hour minimum for Sub

Experience Level

• Experience working with persons with a developmental disability preferred

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, 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.