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To counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills in order to maximize their functioning in the community.

• Specialized training in direct care provision preferred.
• Must complete and obtain certification in OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP) during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification.
• Ability and willingness to be First Aid and CPR certified.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIPR Competencies and advance to Promote.

• Specialized training in direct care provision preferred.
• Must complete and obtain certification in OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP) during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification.
• Ability and willingness to be First Aid and CPR certified.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIPR Competencies and advance to Promote.

• Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program standards.

• Speak clearly and hear well.
• Utilize near vision to read data and documents.
• Provide physical care for clients, including bathing, feeding, changing clothes or diapers, and pushing wheelchairs.
• Physically restrain challenging behaviors if necessary.
• Apply proper lifting techniques.

• Noise level typical of office, education, group home, or health environments.
• Work with individuals from childhood to adulthood.

• Support a comfortable home environment and individual growth.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness based on individual needs.
• Use verbal and physical means to encourage positive development.
• Assist with social skills development and community integration.
• Monitor health and assist with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Document all services and support provided.

High School diploma or GED.

• Minimum 1-year experience with developmentally disabled individuals, preferably in residential or health settings.

Valid NYS Driver’s License required.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organizations