Summary
Provide basic Residential Habilitative training to individuals with Developmental Disabilities in their Individual Residential Alternative (group home).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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Provide basic training in Activities for Daily Living.
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Ensures a safe training environment.
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Make suggestions for further training.
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Ensures all aspects of the individual’s developmental needs are addressed including behavior management, communication, nutritional well-being, medical care and socialization.
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Provides an environment conducive to learning new skills.
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Ensure the cleanliness of the residence and program areas as they are used throughout the day.
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Prepare, along with engaging individuals in the preparation of meals, serving and clean up after meals.
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Encourages positive interactions with housemates, staff and neighbors.
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Encourages community integration through activities conducive to learning that can be reinforced through participation in neighborhood activities.
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Take individuals to various recreational and community inclusive activities throughout the day.
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Advocates for holistic care for individuals to include requests for clinical services as needed.
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Administers and documents medication administration as per AMAP training and Doctor’s orders.
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Notifies site nurse/management of any changes in medication, consumer condition or health.
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Handle emergencies as they occur and notify appropriate supervisor/management and staff.
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Reports all consumer injuries, incidents, concerns and events to management immediately.
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Intervenes when needed to protect individuals.
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In absence of Program Manager, uses Agency/Program protocol to notify next appropriate Administrator.
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Document all activities and information in the daily log.
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Provide documentation of observations and training to individuals based on their Individual Service Plan.
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Tracks individual’s progress and document all services as per their individual program plan.
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Maintains all required certifications and licensure – AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, First Aid, NYS Driver’s License (for all non-overnight awake positions).
Competencies: Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities, ability to work independently, ability to request assistance when needed to further the well-being of assigned individuals. Must be able to work as part of a team to ensure the well-being of the individuals.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. High school Diploma/GED and completed the Direct Care Competency OPWDD Course, and/or completed the mandated training curriculum required for certification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
