DSP Residential IRA

• Pay or shift range: $17.26 USD to $21.32 USD
  This is the expected pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.

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Pay Grade 12

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.26 - $21.32
Full-time, Part-time and Substitute positions available

Schedules/shifts vary

Oswego County Opportunities is a private, nonprofit human service agency serving 15,000 people each year through more than 50 programs. OCO inspires partnerships and provides services that empower people, support communities, and change lives.

OCO’s mission guides not only our work with the community and consumers, but with our employees as well. Employees are our most important asset, and our benefits package is designed to provide peace of mind which in turn improves the quality of life for you and your family.
OCO’s employee benefits include:

• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Term Life Insurance
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full-Time staff

Performs a variety of direct care, household, administrative and recreational tasks under the supervision of the assigned supervisor, (Site Supervisor or (IRA Coordinator for float position). Assists in facilitating the smooth daily operation of the assigned Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) program sites and ensures the safety and wellbeing of individuals in our care. Carries out all duties according to Agency, Program and NYS OPWDD policies and regulations.

• Provides person centered support to individuals and adheres to OPWDD core competency expectations for a DSP.
• Follows individual protective oversight plans to ensure safety and protection to individual’s protection to individuals, and 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 and/or evening routines.
• Administers and/or assists with medications in accordance with OPWRDD regulations and Agency Procedures, supervises individual’s self-medication and documents accurately; shares medication administration concerns with supervisory staff and/or RN’s.
• Assists with medical needs of individuals, participates in appointments during, and completes necessary documentation.
• Assists with planning menus, grocery shopping, and meal preparation and meeting consumers’ dietary needs.
• Performs counseling and coaching of consumers, 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.
• Assists with house cleaning laundry and routine household maintenance according to assignment and schedule per site requirements to ensure safety and a sanitary environment; reports maintenance needs to appropriate party.
• Schedules and participates in individual’s 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
• Assists consumers as needs arise during an overnight shift.
• Follows Agency policy and…