Description

About Oswego County Opportunities

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.

OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)

• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)

• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan

• Term Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

  Job Summary:

Works independently one-on-on with an assigned individual or with a small group of individuals -as assigned - to provide direct services that enhance the quality of life and ensures community integration and development of skills for greater independence. Carries out all duties according to Agency, Program and NYS OPWDD policies and regulations.

FLOAT DSP: Works on a prescheduled or short notice basis – depending what shifts are available and open, up to hours of notice of appointment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides person centered support to individuals and adheres to OPWDD core competency expectations for a DSP.

• Follows individual protective oversight plans and safeguards to ensure safety and protection to individuals, respects individual’s rights.

• Assists with daily living routines with individuals as assigned; including hygiene practices, toileting and grooming, and preparing individuals for daily activities in the community.

• Facilitates person centered plans for individual during Day Hab/Community Hab shifts.

• Assists with medical needs of individuals as they may arise during service hours, provides first-aid treatment as necessary, and assists with meeting individuals’ dietary needs.

• Performs counseling and coaching of individuals, analyzes situations and uses good judgment and proper intervention techniques; follows behavior management plans.

• Participates in and implements habilitation plans; ensures provision of Medicaid billable services with accurate documentation and billing records using Precision Care software; reports concerns to supervisor.

• Ensures proper handling of Agency money and documentation for approved purchases, assists with individuals personal allowance purchases ensuring correct accounting and balances with documentation according to Agency and program procedures.

• Schedules and participates in activities, ensures community integration and provides transportation; uses agency van when available, or personal vehicle if needed.

• Documents and reports incidents in accordance with OPWDD regulations and Agency procedures.

• Follows Agency policy and procedures in emergency and non-emergency situations, handles situations that arise and seeks assistance on unusual situations and reports concerns to supervisor or on call manager.

• Reports concerns that arise during assigned shift to supervisor.

• Maintains paperwork as required by state and program regulations and agency policy in an accurate and timely manner with attention to detail.

• Maintains confidentiality of individuals, program and site related information.

• Assists with snow removal as needed and assigned.

• Provides coverage on extended shifts until coverage is secured in urgent situations.

  Job Requirements:

• Must have the ability to work assigned schedule and be reasonably flexible, may need to work an extended shift in urgent situations.

• Must be able to relate well to developmentally disabled populations and their families.

• Must be able to exercise good judgment in carrying out duties, follow regulations and defuse behavioral concerns.

• Must have the ability to work with others in a warm, professional manner and be a positive role model to individuals.

• Driving - some shifts require:

• Valid NYS Driver’s license with good driving record in accordance with Agency policy/procedure.

• Access to a reliable, properly registered, inspected and insured vehicle for related area travel/transport.

• Becoming certified Agency Vehicles which may include driving 12–15 passenger vans.

• Becoming and maintaining 19-A driving certification.

• Must have acceptable physical ability to carry out the position including the ability to perform within the DD program Functional Job D Description including, but not limited to: lifting regularly, pushing wheelchairs, assisting in transferring individuals and climbing stairs.

• Within one month of hire: must obtain a complete site orientation and OCO’s general mandatory orientation.

• Within two months of hire: must successfully complete all Agency and program required orientation/trainings and become certified as a driver for personal and Agency Vehicles which may include driving 12 – 15 passenger vans.

• Within four months of hire: must obtain and maintain certifications in CPR/First-Aid and SCIP.

• Must maintain all required certifications and trainings and attend additional trainings as required for skill enhancement.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred; and

• 1-3 year’s paid employment, volunteer experience, or related life experience; or

• • Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training; or

• Candidates without stated educational requirements are required to complete a job readiness test/assessment and related training.

Full-Time

Positions for 30 hours per week or 35 hours per week

Float-as needed basis

Grade 7

Weekly Schedule: As Needed

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.