Location: New York,NY, USA
** DSP - Riverside Drive (Manhattan | 30 Hours/wk. | Overnight)**
**Job Category****:** Developmental Disabilities **Requisition Number****:** DSPRI06064 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
* Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
* Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc).
* Ensure individuals plan of care is implemented.
* Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
* Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping)
* Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
* Facilitate individuals learning and skill training in fire safety.
* Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
* Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
* Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
* Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
* Planning and preparing balanced meals.
* Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit.
* Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed.
* Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
* Remain on shift until your relief has arrived**.**
* Complete job related tasks as needed.
**Requirements:**
* HS Diploma/GED.
* A NY, NJ, CT or PA drivers license with no more than 6 points.
* AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred.
* Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities
**Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 11PM-9AM**
**Qualifications**
**Skills**
**Behaviors**
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**Motivations**
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**Education**
**Required**
HS Graduate or Equivalent or better.
**Experience**
**Preferred**
Previous DD experience preferred
**Licenses & Certifications**
**Required**
Driver's License
**Preferred**
First Aid