Program: Day Habilitation Without Walls
· $250 Sign-on bonus.
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Assistant Director of Day Habilitation Services
General Summary:
Provides direct support and care for adults with developmental disabilities. Facilitates attainment of person-centered goals for program participants. Responsible for documenting the provision of supports.
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Drives City Access New York vehicle to transport participants to and from homes to community-based program settings.
· Chaperones participants into the community on a daily basis and maintains close supervision of them.
· Collects data for written program plans, i.e. daily notes, behavior plans, treatment plans.
· Writes case notes and provides information on incidents as required.
· Provide necessary program support/coverage.
· Participates in community-based activities, to provide support and supervision of participants.
· Provide physical and programmatic aid to participants where assigned.
· Aids in daily operation of assigned program areas.
· Assists with supervision of participants in assigned areas.
· Initiates precautions within established framework to assure that work is completed in a manner free from recognized hazards.
· Notifies supervisor of any problems with the vehicle.
· Participates in case conferences as needed.
· Serves as member of interdisciplinary team.
· Attends periodic supervisory conferences and required staff meetings.
· Participates in in-service training programs.
· Substitutes in other groups as needed.
· Performs pre-trip inspection of vehicle in accordance with City Access New York policy.
· Maintains vehicle log of mileage time and ensures that it is kept clean.
· Performs other related duties as requested.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.
At least one year of comparable driving experience. Six months of related direct care experience preferred.
License/Certification:
Valid New York State Driver’s License, maintained in good standing. Completion of Drivers Safety Course is mandatory upon hire.
Skills and Abilities Required:
· Good oral and written communication skills.
· Good interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with coworkers, employees, participants, families and outside contacts.
· Ability to anticipate, analyze, and develop responses to program logistics and interpersonal relationship problems
· Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
Physical Demands:
· Ability to maintain focus and safety while driving.
· Ability to provide reasonable assistance to participants’ physical needs.
· Stooping, bending, kneeling and pushing and pulling of heavy objects.
Working Conditions:
· As needed, providing personal care assistance to participants.
· May be transferred to another program site to meet CANY needs.
· Occasional extension of shift to cover the health and safety needs of participants as emergencies and/or other situations warrant.
· May at times be required to work overtime.
· May need to take special precautions in the handling of body fluids.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,000.00 - $36,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- related direct care: 1 year (Required)
- comparable driving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- New York State Driver’s License, maintained in good standing (Required)
Work Location: In person