DSP/AMAP - South Main (1695)

Responsibilities

• Provide supports, assessment and training to persons supported according to their written Staff Action Plan (SAP) and individual Safeguards Plan or Individual Plan of Protection (IPOP).
• Ensure necessary level of supervision is met by following the individual’s Safeguard Plan, Individual Plan of Protection (IPOP), Behavior Support Plan (BSP), dietary guidelines and any other applicable plans.
• Accurately document services contemporaneously in Electronic Health Record (EHR) or with paper note (as applicable) in accordance with the Agency, OPWDD, Medicaid and other funder requirements.
• Protect all health management information consistent with HIPAA.
• Maintain accurate records by collecting, compiling, evaluating data and submitting in a timely manner in the appropriate format including: daily goal notes, checklists, progress notes, injury/fall reports, seizure reports, attendance records, incident reports etc.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of the SAP in accordance with the Life Plan (LP) as developed by each person receiving services, family, advocate and Care Coordinator.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of individual’s medical, physical, psychological and dental health care needs.
• Recognize and respond in a timely manner to signs and symptoms of illness/injury and medical emergencies. Notify supervisor or nurse immediately of concerns.
• Provide personal hygiene and health care assistance to people supported as needed including: toileting, showering, oral hygiene, shaving, hair care, nail care, changing of adult protective garment etc.
• Provide training and encouragement to people supported to ensure good personal health care as needed. Communicate health care concerns to supervisor or nurse as necessary.
• As assigned, administer medications, as per Agency Policy and Procedure.
• Assist individual's in receiving needed/desired medical services and communicating/documenting pertinent information as per Agency policy, as designated (i.e. medication administration, transportation to appointments)
• Support the safety of all individuals in everyday situations.
• Work as a team to support positive behavioral strategies.
• Provide transportation to people supported as necessary and follow proper safety procedures.
• Drive Agency vehicles, complete necessary paperwork and report any accidents or maintenance issues immediately to the transportation department and your supervisor.
• Assist people supported to build positive relationships in their community.
• Support people to make personal choices and to advocate for themselves. Respect matters related to diversity and inclusion.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers, people supported, families and the community as necessary.
• Complete all required Agency Training per agency policy and apply knowledge and skills gained to job.
• Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace including: demeanor, appearance, attention to punctuality and attendance policies, reliability, flexibility and pleasantness.
• Report for duty as scheduled. The location of a scheduled shift may be subject to change according to program needs.
• Check employee email/schedule and other correspondence each scheduled shift.
• Attend and participate in meetings, as requested.
• Adhere to all Agency and Program Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in corporate compliance and quality assurance activities as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Program Specific Duties

• Staff assigned to an overnight shift must remain awake at all times unless otherwise approved by a supervisory staff.
• Become certified in medication administration and maintain certification on an annual basis.

Non-Essential Functions

• Develop volunteer/job opportunities in community for program participants.
• Attend Life Plan meetings and team meetings for people receiving services as requested.
• Participate on Agency committees.
• Administer medications as trained and as designated.
• Loading and unloading buses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS driver’s license with a safe driving record per agency policy

Schedule

• Thursday 4pm - midnight
• Friday 4pm - midnight
• Saturday 4pm - midnight
• Sunday 4pm - midnight
• Monday 4pm - midnight
• 37.5 Hours/Weekly