NY - Direct Care Professional - UPS
NY
Full Time
Entry Level
DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONALS
INTRODUCTION
A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!
Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.
SUMMARY:
One of our prestigious clients is seeking an experienced Direct Care Professional (DSP) with a strong background in providing basic Residential Habilitative training to individuals with Developmental Disabilities in their Individual Residential Alternative (group home).
REQUIREMENTS:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
High School Diploma or GED. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must have a clean New York State driver’s license.
EEO STATEMENT
A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
INTRODUCTION
A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!
Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.
SUMMARY:
One of our prestigious clients is seeking an experienced Direct Care Professional (DSP) with a strong background in providing basic Residential Habilitative training to individuals with Developmental Disabilities in their Individual Residential Alternative (group home).
REQUIREMENTS:
- The Administration of Medication Administration Program (AMAP) Certification
- The Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) Certificate
- CPR, and First Aid
- NYS Driver’s License (for all non-overnight awake positions).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide basic training in Activities for Daily Living including toileting, bathing and eating skills.
- Ensures a safe training environment.
- Make suggestions for further training.
- Ensures all aspects of the individual’s developmental needs are addressed including behavior management, communication, nutritional well-being, medical care and socialization.
- Provides an environment conducive to learning new skills.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the residence and program areas as they are used throughout the day.
- Prepare, along with engaging individuals in the preparation of meals, serving and clean up after meals.
- Encourages positive interactions with housemates, staff and neighbors.
- Encourages community integration through activities conducive to learning that can be reinforced through participation in neighborhood activities.
- Take individuals to various recreational and community inclusive activities throughout the day.
- Advocates for holistic care for individuals to include requests for clinical services as needed.
- Administers and documents medication administration as per AMAP training and Doctor’s orders.
- Notifies site nurse/management of any changes in medication, consumer condition or health.
- Handle emergencies as they occur and notify appropriate supervisor/management and staff.
- Reports all consumer injuries, incidents, concerns and events to management immediately.
- Intervenes when needed to protect individuals.
- In absence of Program Director, uses Agency/Program protocol to notify next appropriate Administrator.
- Document all activities and information in the daily log.
- Provide documentation of observations and training to individuals based on their Individual Service Plan.
- Tracks individual’s progress and document all services as per their individual program plan.
High School Diploma or GED. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must have a clean New York State driver’s license.
EEO STATEMENT
A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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