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The Arc Madison Cortland Direct Support Professional Residential Overnight in Oneida, New York
Direct Support Professional Residential Overnight
Oneida, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=634+Birchwood+Dr+Oneida+NY+13421)
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
$17.00 Hourly hiring rate
JOIN OUR TEAMnow and make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities! Our mission is to advocate for and provide support and services to people with developmental and other disabilities, emphasizing choice and full community engagement. TheDirect Support Professionalprovides self-care training and assistance in daily living to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in a group home setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Support individuals to ensure their safety and well-being.
Observe, document, and communicate pertinent information such as behaviors, nursing, nutrition, clinical issues, etc., to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals and to ensure care for individuals.
Administer medications as prescribed by Physician, per regulations.
Assist with therapeutic activities such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts, and recreational games.
Demonstrate and assist with activities such as bathing and dressing to train residents in daily self-care practices.
Converse with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.
Prepare and serve meals; dine with residents to act as a role model.
Assist residents in mobility, hygiene, and any other tasks in which assistance or direction is necessary.
Use behavior management techniques and physical interventions as directed in the individual behavior plans.
Attend to routine health care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel.
May transport individuals in agency vehicle to appointments, shopping, or recreational activities.
Benefits include but not limited to:
401K Employer Match
Health, dental and vision insurance
Group Life Insurance
Paid Time off
Tuition Assistance
11 paid Holidays
Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GED.
About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential.
The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Description
$17.00 Hourly