Residence Program Specialist - Sun-Thurs, 12a-8a

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

SUMMARY

ADAPT Community Network offers paid training, competitive benefits, and fosters a team culture of learning, support, collaboration, and career growth. For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network!

About the Role

The Residence Program Specialist is responsible for devoting their attention to the care and development of the people we support in one of the Agency’s residential facilities. Interacting in a manner that fosters dignity and learning, they help lead to greater independence.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and assists with personal development and independence of the people we support.
• Ensures all measures for safety and well-being are maintained at the highest level.
• Trains the people we support in activities of daily living and in developing self-help and social skills.
• Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in the residential facility.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and any other assigned meetings and in-service trainings.
• Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Progress Notes, and other reports as assigned.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies, taking quick and decisive action.
• Ensures actions are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse, and reports observations of co-workers who may be abusive in accordance with established procedures.
• Administers appropriate first aid based on visible symptoms and medical history of the people we support, in line with established guidelines and accepted first aid practices.
• Summons police, fire, ambulance, or other emergency personnel if situation warrants it.
• If an emergency has caused a person we support to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous, may have to utilize strategies for crisis intervention in accordance with OPWDD-approved Behavior Management guidelines.
• Provides transportation for the people we support in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctor’s appointments, etc.
• Assists with meal planning and preparation as well as with purchasing of food and supplies.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and implements behavioral programs.
• Participates fully as a member of interdisciplinary plan.
• Maintains an ongoing informal exchange of information. Maintains written logs for recording daily activities.
• Performs housekeeping, cooking, laundry, light maintenance, and light preventative maintenance duties as needed to maintain a safe and homelike environment.
• Supervises any other activities as may be necessary to maintain quality of the program.
• Dispenses prescribed medications to the people we support after successful completion of the medication administration course, and in line with Agency protocol. AMAPs are supervised by residential nurse in all areas related to medication administration.
• Completes all activities related to skill building as outlined in individual program plans.
• Provides support around personal hygiene, including toileting, bathing, and changing as needed.
• Handles all personal documents of the people we support in a secure and confidential manner.
• Performs related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Driver’s License and must maintain it in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with co-workers, employees, residents, and their families.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience is preferred but not required.
• Salaried employees must be approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) at time of hire or within six months of date of hire in salaried status. This training is provided by ADAPT Community Network, if needed.

Compensation

$19.06/hour (after probation) + Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employees.

Benefits

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.