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Direct Support Professional Residential - Fayetteville, NY
The Kelberman Center
Customer Service
Syracuse, NY, USA
Posted on Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Title Description
We provide comprehensive programming and services for people throughout all phases of life, from early childhood through adulthood, including: Home and Community Based, Educational, Clinical, Residential and Recreation and Camp. Our goal is to meet people and families where they are in life and to support them every step of the way on their journeys navigating autism. The expert staff at The Kelberman Center empower the people we support with specialized, one-of-a-kind programs, resources, support and wrap-around services, creating a fulling, life-enriching experience for people and families.
We believe in the power of individuals, family, and community working together to maximize our collective potential.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Residence Counselor is responsible for responding to individual needs and emergencies as they arise during scheduled hours, health maintenance, personal care and social and emotional development. This position will attend to individual’s personal care needs, respect their privacy and home environment and maintain documentation as well as implementing the individuals Person Centered Plan, and oversee the individuals’ safety. An emphasis is placed on creating an environment that maintains and promotes independence and supports the individuals to experience a full-autonomous life.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Activities include but are not limited to the following:
· Implement, document, and/or summarize programming as indicated in the individuals Person Centered Plan.
· Respond to medical emergencies and log any/all incidents that may occur during sleeping hours.
· Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the individuals cannot independently accomplish.
· Oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals.
· Advise nursing staff regarding the individuals’ medical and dietary concerns, dispense medication, if certified.
· Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings and committees.
· Transport and accompany residences as requires for appointments and community activities.
· Assist in the daily housekeeping and laundry routine, report house damage and complete work orders; clean wheelchairs, clean and gas-up vans, as needed.
· Maintain documentation as required.
· Ensure that all doors have been locked during overnight hours;
· Ensure an appropriate temperature in the house for sleeping by adjusting the thermostat and/or closing windows.
· Conduct evacuation drills as assigned and complete documentation required.
· Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Center’s culture, values and mission.
· Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Up to 1 year of experience preferred.
This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services, therefore, is required to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities).
Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
Ability to meet physical and mental requirements.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Regularly attend scheduled shifts and meetings, being punctual.
Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS
Job related tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue or the potential for skin or mucous membrane contact from spills or splashes of these substances. May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at Kelberman Center sites. OSHA Exposure Category 1
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift and/or assist individuals in your care and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job.
Ability to walk, bend, squat.
Climb and descend stairs.
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to move and react quickly.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted
Must be able to manage and cope in sometimes stressful situations.
Must have full sight and hearing with fluency in the English Language.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.
Position RequirementsESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Activities include but are not limited to the following:
- Implement, document, and/or summarize programming as indicated in the individuals Person Centered Plan.
- Respond to medical emergencies and log any/all incidents that may occur during sleeping hours.
- Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the individuals cannot independently accomplish.
- Oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals.
- Advise nursing staff regarding the individuals’ medical and dietary concerns, dispense medication, if certified.
- Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings and committees.
- Transport and accompany residences as requires for appointments and community activities.
- Assist in the daily housekeeping and laundry routine, report house damage and complete work orders; clean wheelchairs, clean and gas-up vans, as needed.
- Maintain documentation as required.
- Ensure that all doors have been locked during overnight hours;
- Ensure an appropriate temperature in the house for sleeping by adjusting the thermostat and/or closing windows.
- Conduct evacuation drills as assigned and complete documentation required.
- Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Center’s culture, values and mission.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Up to 1 year of experience.
- This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services, therefore, is required to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities).
- Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
- Ability to meet physical and mental requirements.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Regularly attend scheduled shifts and meetings, being punctual.
- Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS
Job related tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue or the potential for skin or mucous membrane contact from spills or splashes of these substances. May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at Kelberman Center sites. OSHA Exposure Category 1
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
- Ability to lift and/or assist individuals in your care and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job.
- Ability to walk, bend, squat.
- Climb and descend stairs.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to move and react quickly.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted
- Must be able to manage and cope in sometimes stressful situations.
- Must have full sight and hearing with fluency in the English Language.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
All staff, individuals at sites, visitors, family members, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies in New York.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time Position Residence Counselor Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Hiring Manager(s) Tia Beckwith Location The Kelberman Center Syracuse About the Organization The Kelberman Center is the leading provider of autism services for children, adults and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York.We provide comprehensive programming and services for people throughout all phases of life, from early childhood through adulthood, including: Home and Community Based, Educational, Clinical, Residential and Recreation and Camp. Our goal is to meet people and families where they are in life and to support them every step of the way on their journeys navigating autism. The expert staff at The Kelberman Center empower the people we support with specialized, one-of-a-kind programs, resources, support and wrap-around services, creating a fulling, life-enriching experience for people and families.
We believe in the power of individuals, family, and community working together to maximize our collective potential.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.