Overnight Business Minor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Under direction of the Associate Director of Residential Services ensures the Residence Counselors or other Direct Support Professionals on the awake overnight shift are trained and working in accordance to their job descriptions to include site specific awake overnight responsibilities.Distinguishing Features:The incumbent must possess and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal verbal communication skills along with the ability to interact positively with co-workers and people we support. Demonstrate the ability to train staff according to Agency policy and practice and create written reports and documents. Must have the ability to work third shift hours and drive to any residential site during the shift. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below and essential functions may change from time to time. Promote and adhere to all elements of the Agency's CQL outcomes and Core Values and demonstrate knowledge and commitment to the Arc's Mission.Ensure protection from abuse, neglect, mistreatment and exploitation in regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being for the people we support by adhering to all related policies.Effectively train new Direct Support Professionals who work the awake overnight shift on the routine and responsibilities of the residence. Provide ongoing training and guidance to all staff who work the awake overnight shift, as needed, to include utilizing Agency computer based training.Conduct unannounced visits at residences to ensure that awake overnight staff are completing and documenting required responsibilities. Provide immediate feedback and/or redirection as required, documenting the discussion and forwarding to appropriate supervisory staff. In the event of a situation requiring the immediate replacement of an awake overnight staff the Awake Overnight Supervisor may be required to provide coverage up to completing the remainder of the Report issues with staff, people we support, maintenance and safety concerns to the IRA Program Coordinator and Assistant Director, by the next business day.Conduct quality assurance checks as Review awake overnight documentation logs for accuracy and follow up on any discrepancies in writing to appropriate supervisory staff.Provide input regarding the job performance of the Direct Support Professionals who work the awake overnight position to the Program Coordinator for the purpose of the Employee Appraisal process.Assist in conducting third shift and early first shift fire drills, as per fire drill schedule and consistent with regulatory requirements.Provide transport to people we support for medical care, or relieve the regular staff member of the residence to transport.Assume responsibility for assuring proper notification of emergencies occurring overnight, following On Call Guidelines and the direction of the administrator on-call.Provide assistance to people we support , as situations occur, per treatment plan; ensuring the level of assistance is appropriate to the individual need in all situations.Successfully complete and maintain medication Administer medication as required, completing all related documentation.Assure that the rights of each person we support are upheld and report any violations to the Administrative Team.Adhere to the regulations contained in Part 624.4 and report any violations to On-Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with the people we support, their families, friends, and neighbors.Provide leadership to, and work alongside Direct Support Act as a role model for the people we support, other Direct Support Professionals and members of the Advocate for the people we support and their rights when appropriate and Respect the people we support's right to privacy by the appropriate use of written and verbal information and follow all agency and OPWDD guidelines regarding confidentiality.Respond to sensitive matters and/or situations with discretion and Demonstrate knowledge of person centered excellence and personal outcome Promote and adhere to all elements of the Agency's Corporate Compliance and HIPAAMaintain and promote confidentiality in accordance with Agency Comply with all aspects of the Agency's Safety Serve on Agency committees as Attend meetings as dictated by your job responsibilities and/or as Attend and complete all mandatory Adhere to scheduled hours and submit completed timesheets to supervisor on time each payroll  QUALIFICATIONS:The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work independently and function as a team member with a wide range of Ability to work flexible schedules which may include evenings and Ability to communicate Ability to travel as necessary to assigned Ability to utilize Microsoft OfficeObtain and maintain OPWDD Medication Certification Obtain and maintain CPR/First Obtain and maintain SCIP-R/PROMOTE OPWDD mandatory Ability to train staff in providing quality Proficient in Agency Learning Management Computer Education and ExperienceAny combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:High School Three years of experience as a Direct Support Professional, Residence Manager or equivalent Valid New York State Drivers Approved Drivers 
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