Day Services Provider - Tioga - ACHIEVE : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionPOSITION: Day Services Provider DEPARTMENT: Day Habilitation Division - TiogaDIRECT SUPERVISOR: Program/ Day Service CoordinatorDATE LAST UPDATED: January 2025DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Day Services Provider is responsible for providing direct care through implementation of Habilitation Plans. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the subsequent items and are characterized in the following five standards of performance, defined as below:I. JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Provide supervision and all direct care required to maintain safety and comfort of the person receiving services
• Transport or accompany people receiving services on trips to community outings, appointments or recreation activities for the purpose of community integration and exploration
• Development and planning of inclusive community activities
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with area businesses
• Assist people receiving services with completing daily or routine domestic or personal care tasks
• Foster and promote skills leading to independent living
• Assist with the development of Habilitation Plans and following these plans for training and assistance
• Provide training and assist people receiving services to develop, maintain and/or improve desired individual goals, living skills and personal needs as assigned or required
• Act as role model to people supported
• Provide supervision to people supported during program hours and during community outings as to ensure their health and safety
• Any additional duties as assigned

II. TEAMWORK

• Encourage and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments in the agency, parents, staff, residents and community partners
• Communicate all health, safety, consumer and/or program concerns, sensitive situations and incidents to supervisor and family

III. DOCUMENTATION

• Complete required documentation in conformance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures and billing practices

IV. COMPLIANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Identify and report any untoward incidents
• Identifying, reporting and/or correcting all safety hazards including physical plant problems and/or problem work practices and assist with investigating all work-related accidents as requested
• Participate in any investigations as required
• Comply with all State and Federal regulations along with agency policies and practices

V. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Obtain and maintain required training certifications that includes CPR and First Aid
• Attend all required training, staff development programs and staff/agency meetings as required by the agency and/or State and Federal regulations
• Attend requested agency approved training in a related topic that is above and beyond the required agency training

RequirementsSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skillsMust be able to work scheduled hours that may include weekend and/or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency's personnel policy manual and handbook.Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.Have regular access to a computer with internet capabilityDemonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situationsMust physically be able to perform required certifications and lift 50 pounds Possess a valid driver's license acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate with some knowledge of or experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.-Or-A combination of education and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the programSalary Description up to $34,000