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Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Day Habilitation Assistant Program Administrator and Program Administrator, an employee of this class is responsible for the daily supports and implementation of outcomes and behavioral strategies specifically listed in individualized plans to assist individuals in managing their day, including self care tasks and various activities. Performs related work as requested which includes, but not limited to, supporting other individual’s in the program as needed.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

+ Provide individualized and group support for individuals.

+ Provide intensive individualized support for individuals who are struggling behaviorally.

+ Attends meetings with individual and support staff.

+ Maintains program setting in a neat, organized manner; adheres to safety standards.

+ Brings to the attention of the Program Administrators, Supervising Psychologist, BIS, and/or nurse any changes in the health condition of the individual or any other pertinent information.

+ Immediately contacts medical department in case of injury, seizure or changes in individual’s health status.

+ As needed, assists individual in/out of van/bus, assists individual, with toileting and personal hygiene, assists individual, as needed, in transferring/lifting.

+ Schedules and plans activities based on individuals needs and/choice.

+ Submits written reports (Case Action Summaries) on significant events which have occurred to the individual in program, the community or residential setting and completes other written assignments and computer data entry as required.

+ Keeps confidential all information regarding program individual.

+ May be required to use own vehicle on agency business.

+ Implements behavior plans in a prescribed manner; consults with supervisors as required.

+ Uses universal precautions when dealing with bodily fluids.

+ With specific training, drives agency vehicle.

+ As required and with specific training, maintains CPR, First Aid, SCIP and AMAP certification.

Salary $19.91- $19.96

Day 1 Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.91 - $19.96 per hour

Requirements

+ High School degree or GED.

+ Minimum of at least one year experience working with developmental disabled individuals.

+ Must be willing to be certified and maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, SCIP and AMAP.

+ Valid NYS Driver's License with satisfactory record.

Benefits

+ 401(k)

+ Dental insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Flexible schedule

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Referral program

+ Retirement plan

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Vision insurance

Schedule:

+ 7 hour shift

+ Day shift

+ Monday to Friday

+ No weekends