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WellLife Network Direct Support Professional Non-Driving - EDG004 -Tues - Sat 12AM - 8AM in Far Rockaway, New York
Direct Support Professional Non-Driving - EDG004 -Tues - Sat 12AM - 8AM
Job Details
Job Location
Edgemere Commons - Far Rockaway, NY
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$17.91 - $17.91 Hourly
Job Description
Provide all aspects of care to individuals served to enable them to become independent and productive. This position may have supervised / unsupervised contact and or conversational interaction with people served while working in the residences or when providing coverage to the front desk.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for asserting in the planning, developing, and implementation of goals and training to further develop skills of people served by including, but not limited to:
budgeting
grooming
nutritional planning
use of public transportation
use of community resources
shopping
housekeeping
physical health
adaptive behavior/independent living
nutrition
vocational development
social development
Monitor the progress of people served. Tasks essential to this duty include, but are not limited to, seeing, hearing and observing, performing manual tasks; reading and writing (documentation); lifting, climbing, and descending stairs; traveling, boarding, and de-boarding agency vehicles and public transportation vehicles (i.e. bus, subway). Provide training in daily living skills and other areas.
Responsible for coordinating evacuation and ensuring resident safety in emergencies (i.e., fire drills). Essential functions of this duty include the ability to climb and descend stairs and fire escapes and assist others to do the same. This may include both verbal and physical prompting.
Supervise and monitor persons who serve self-administration of medication.
Abilities required include reading, writing, communication, observation for side effects, and monitoring medical conditions such as blood sugar levels.
Responsible for crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures.
Responsible for monitoring and recording progress on case notes, collateral notes, progress notes, and house log.
Meet routinely with persons served and the management team to review goal progress.
Assist in planning and following through on or escorting the people served to evening and weekend recreational activities. Participating in moderate physical activities as part of the recreation program.
Monitor and assist in the planning of daily activities and events.
Attend all scheduled staff meetings, mandatory in-service training sessions, quarterlies, and annual meetings within the residence and external entities. To attend staff meetings and trainings, staff must be available to participate in these programs at various sites and at varying times. Staff must be able to transport themselves to training. Staff must be able to complete the following training courses and perform the techniques taught in each area required function of the position: Medication Supervision Training, CPR and First Aid, Cultural Competency, Mandated Reporting, and Corporate Compliance.
Communicate relevant information to other staff and supervisor(s), verbally and in writing, i.e.; daily communication log, incident reports, medication incidents.
Act as a role model for persons served.
Maintain records and confidentiality of such records.
Assist/supervise lunch preparation and clean-up chores. Prepare lunches and participate in family-style dining with the person served.
Assist individuals in clothing care (laundry, ironing, etc.).
Participate actively as a member of the interdisciplinary program planning team.
Must be able to read typed/written correspondence, clinical notes, communication logs, staff meeting minutes, doctor’s orders, and fire drill logs. Able to write and able to use the telephone.
Provide front desk coverage as necessary.
Able to lift/carry packages and boxes of supplies.
Other Responsibilities:
Follow-up on any aftercare/recommendations for treatment. Escort/accompany individuals as needed on appointments (medical, psychiatric).
Assist individuals in researching and obtaining appropriate community resources applicable to their needs and goals.
Work schedules and locations are subject to change.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties, not mentioned, as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalency diploma is required. A valid New York State Driver’s License with 2 years of driving experience is required. Experience working with adults with behavioral health or other disabilities preferred.