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Senior Residence Program Specialist

5 months ago

New York, United States ADAPT Community Network Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Residence Program Specialist will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Provides care and assists with personal development and independence of the people we support.
  • Ensures that all measures for safety and well-being are maintained at highest level.
  • Trains the people we support in activities of daily living and in development of self-help and social skills.
  • Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in the residential facility.
  • Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in-service training.
  • Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Progress Notes and other reports as assigned.
  • Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies, including accidents by taking quick and decisive action.
  • Ensures actions are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse and reports observations of co-workers who may be abusive in accordance with established procedures.
  • Administers appropriate first aid based on visible symptoms and medical history in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first aid practices.
  • Summons police, fire, ambulance or other emergency personnel if situation warrants it.
  • If emergency has caused a person we support to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous, in accordance with OPWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines, may have to provide strategies for crisis intervention and prevention.
  • Provides transportation for the people we support in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, doctor’s appointments, etc.
  • Assists with meal planning and preparation as well as with purchasing of food and supplies.
  • Demonstrates and understanding of and implements behavioral programs.
  • Participates fully as a member of interdisciplinary plan.
  • Maintains an ongoing informal exchange of information. Maintains written logs for recording daily activities.
  • Performs housekeeping, cooking, laundry, light maintenance and light preventative maintenance duties as needed in order to maintain a safe and homelike environment.
  • Supervises any other activities as may be necessary in order to maintain quality of program.
  • Dispenses prescribed medications to residents after successful completion of medication administration course and in line with Agency protocol. AMAP’s are supervised by residence nurse in all areas related to medication administration.
  • Attends to personal hygiene needs of the people we support, i.e. toileting, bathing and changing as situation warrants.
  • Handles all person specific documents in a secure and confidential manner.
  • Provides guidance to Residence Program Specialists in absence of Residence Manager and/or Case Manager.
  • Directs all important situations, inquiries and concerns which do not fall under Residence Manager, Case Manager and Program Director.
  • Participates in orientation of new staff by modeling direct services in program.
  • Prepares work schedules and assign shifts to Residence Program Specialists as requested.
  • Performs related duties as requested.


QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Valid New York State Driver’s License and must maintain it in good standing.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, the people we support, and their families.
  • Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two years of related experience is preferred.
  • Must be Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP).

COMPENSATION: $20.09/hour + Industry Leading Benefits

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.