Residence Program Specialist - Bronx, United States - ADAPT Community Network

ADAPT Community Network

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Bronx, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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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.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for devoting his/her attention to the care and development of the residents in one of the Agency's residential facilities.

Interacts in a manner that fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence. Helps create a homelike atmosphere for residents in an agency facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Residence Program Specialist will include, but are not limited to the following:

Provides care and assists with the personal development and independence of the people we support.
Ensures that all measures for safety and wellbeing are maintained at the highest level.
Trains the people we support in activities of daily living and in the development of selfhelp and social skills.
Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in the residential setting.
Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and inservice training.
Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Residents' 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 coworkers who may be abusive in accordance with established procedures.
Administers appropriate first aid based on visible symptoms and resident history in accordance with established guidelines and accepted firstaid practices.
Summons police, fire, ambulance, or other emergency personnel if the situation warrants it.
If an emergency has caused any of the people we support to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous, staff are asked to provide strategies for crisis intervention in accordance with OPWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines.
Provides transportation for the people we support in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctor's appointments, etc.

COMPENSATION:
$ $19.06/hour (after probation) + Industry-Leading Benefits