About this role
• This shift is 40 hours per week (Tues - Sat Noon - 8pm). Must be able to work flexible as needed .
• The pay rate for this position is $24.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package
QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One year's experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Six months' supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid NY State Driver's License required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
• 24/7 On-Call accessibility
• Assist with scheduling, personnel-related issues, training of residential staff and other delegated tasks
• Provide on-going supervision of residential staff
• Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
• Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the person's program plan
• Complete staff performance evaluations
• Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
• Be available to all staff for coaching and observation around Person-Centered Supports
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
• Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
• General lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.)
• Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
• Ensure cleanliness of vehicles; address any maintenance issues
• Responsible for NYS Vehicle Inspection and all routine maintenance of agency vehicles
• Conduct road tests with prospective and current employees on agency's vehicle in accordance with Life's WORC road test procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including a weekly walk-throughs with Residence Manager
• Properly use and maintain household equipment and appliances
• Attend all required meetings and trainings on time and prepared.
• Ensure for adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with and in the absence of the Residence Manager that drive operational processes
• Become skilled with agency software (ie: Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro etc.)
• Responsible for adhering to agency policies (Cash Policy, Medisked Attestation etc.)
• Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community
• Adhere to agency quality standards of operation
• Adhere to paperwork time frame submissions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• This shift is 40 hours per week. Flexibility Needed.
Employee Benefits:
• PAID TRAININGS
• Affordable Health insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• 100% Company Paid Dental insurance
• Pension Plan/403b with Company $ Match
• Student Loan Repayment Plan
• Vision insurance
• Tuition and Textbook Reimbursement
• Staff Recognition Awards & Bonuses