Job description

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,000.00 - $36,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Safety Plan must be signed and agreed upon. All NYS requirements must be met.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• comparable driving: 1 year (Preferred)
• related direct care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Driver’s License, maintained in good standing (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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