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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. For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth. Summary Under general supervision, is responsible for devoting their attention to the care and development of the people we support in one of the Agency’s residential facilities. Interacts in a manner which fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence. Helps create a homelike atmosphere for the people we support 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 personal development and independence of the people we support. Ensures that all measures for safety and well-being are maintained at highest level. Provides training for the people we support in activities of daily living and in development of self-help and social skills. Maintains a personalized, homelike atmosphere in the residential facility. Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in-service trainings. Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, 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 co-workers who may be abusive in accordance with established procedures. Administers appropriate first aid based on visible symptoms and medical history of the people we support in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first aid practices. Summons police, fire, ambulance or other emergency personnel if situation warrants it. If an emergency has caused a person we support to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous, may have to utilize 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. Assists with meal planning and preparation as well as with purchasing of food and supplies. Demonstrates an understanding of and implements behavioral programs. Participates fully as a member of interdisciplinary plan. Maintains an ongoing informal exchange of information. Maintains written logs for recording daily activities. Performs housekeeping, cooking, laundry, light maintenance and light preventative maintenance duties as needed to maintain a safe and homelike environment. Supervises any other activities as may be necessary to maintain quality of the program. Dispenses prescribed medications to the people we support after successful completion of the medication administration course, and in line with Agency protocol. AMAP’s are supervised by residential nurse in all areas related to medication administration. Completes all activities related to skill buildings as outlined in individual program plans Provides support around personal hygiene, i.e. toileting, bathing and changing as needed. Handles all personal documents of the people we support in a secure and confidential manner. Performs related duties as requested. Requirements
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