Jobs · OTHR · New York

Self Directed Community Support Professional

Racker · New York, United States · 13 mo ago
OTHR$18.45–$25.41/hrFull-time

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference in your career? Want to positively affect individuals in the community you live? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? Come join Racker as a Self Directed Community Support Professional where you can provide community based services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the health and safety of the individuals supported
  • Provide individualized services to people with disabilities and their families which may include: respite for families, teaching, modeling, and supporting skill development in a variety of areas at home and in the community
  • Participate as an active member of the person’s team providing ideas, input, and advocacy for the person related to his or her Staff Action Plan
  • Follow objectives as described in the person’s Staff Action Plan and as discussed with the person receiving services and their Team
  • Attend training to improve services provided
  • Complete job requirements (training, PPD, etc.) within designated time frames
  • Report any potential incidents to the supervising/assigned Fiscal Intermediary, or the Self-Direction Coordinator
  • Accurately enter time and services into Racker’s electronic health record, eVero, documenting service times, supports provided, and mileage according to program and regulatory requirements (e.g., contemporaneously documenting service provision)
  • Provide and use a smartphone for required documentation and other assigned tasks. (Ownership/usage of personal smartphone is strongly preferred)
  • Provide input concerning goals and service of the individual receiving support
  • Communicate regularly with the person being supported and their team regarding service provision
  • Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
  • Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Must meet Approved Driver Status

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