6. Monitor consumer’s progress in the areas of productivity, inclusion, independence, socialization,
community inclusion, recreational activities, daily living skills, etc. and assist in establishing contacts within
the community to expand a consumer’s opportunities.
7. Schedule and attend DSP/consumer meet and greets.
8. Establish and maintain a professional relationship with consumers, families and Habilitation team at all
times.
9. Maintain program service records and documentation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to
ensure that they are complete and up to date and submit reports by the designated deadline. This includes,
but is not limited to: Initial/Intake documentation, daily documentation, monthly documentation, Staff Action
Plans, and Life Plans.
10. Complete all mandatory training in accordance with STIC and OPWDD regulations, including First Aid,
CPR, and an OPWDD approved intervention course as needed.
11. Address and report all incidents, abuse and/or accidents observed during the delivery of service to
consumers, following both STIC and OPWDD guidelines/regulations.
12. Comply with all STIC policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
13. Collect and maintain all required statistical and other data and prepare reports within established
timeframes.
14. Attend all mandatory agency and departmental trainings, meetings, and sign language class and advocacy
groups.
15. Perform all other duties relevant to the position as requested.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Ability to sit/stand throughout day to accomplish job.
- Ability to reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to turn/twist upper body.
- Ability to enter data, notes, and other documentation into a computer.
- Must be able to travel throughout covered territories in the Southern Tier of NY as needed.
- May require flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the individuals and programs, including occasional
evening or weekend hours.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to the extent required under applicable law to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are
not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, skills, required of personnel so classified. Also, they
do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of the employer.
I have read and understand the responsibilities outlined in this job description.
Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to hire the best
qualified applicant for the position, without regard to: gender; gender identity/expression; sexual orientation;
disability; age; race; color; creed; national origin; pre-disposing genetic characteristics; military, familial, marital
or domestic violence survivor status; pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions; criminal history; or any other
protected class included in applicable local, state or federal laws.
