Self Direction Respite
Company: Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.
Location: Old Bethpage
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Location
Overview
Under the supervision of both the self-directed participant and FI
Coordinator designee in a co-management manner, Respite staff
member is responsible for the organization/implementation of
activities for daily living and community integration coordinated
through self-directed services. - Provision of support for the
person served is dependent on the individuals need(s) and may
include; however is not limited to, physical lifting, pushing,
transporting, moving and/or assisting the person served in the
completion of job duties. The Respite staff member is responsible
for fostering and maintaining an environment that promotes the
health and safety of all persons served. - The Self Direction
Respite staff abides by all agency policies, procedures, mission,
vision, etc., practices the code of ethics and meets the
expectations of the core competencies set by OPWDD/NADSP
Responsibilities
- To give family/caregivers temporary relief from the care of
their family member and to provide the participant with activities
of interest. Responsible for ensuring the supervision of
participant(s) based on individuals abilities including areas of
self-care, independent living, community integration, etc
- Schedule of respite services is agreed upon between you, the
agency, and the participant/family
- Documentation must be signed and dated by both the Respite
Provider and the participant or family member. Payment will not be
received until proper documentation is verified and signed
- Ensure you have the Life Plan and safeguards on site, and that
they are current
- Will promote teamwork by maintaining open and positive
communications with individuals, their families, Broker and Fiscal
Intermediary
- Individuals are to be encouraged to function as independently
as possible
- All Respite Providers must complete the requirements of OPWDD
and FREE training annually through Relias
- All Respite Providers must cooperate with agency
investigations
- Self-hired respite providers are not permitted to handle
medications
- Maintain confidentially remembering all information is
confidential and not to be discussed or shared with any person not
providing direct service to the individual inside or outside the
Agency including public and social settings
Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent required plus one year
experience working with Developmentally/Intellectually Disabled
individuals preferred
- Meet all criteria to be considered a valid driver for the
agency
- Ability to be flexible and work in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication,
decision-making, and problem-solving
- Evidence of understanding and empathy for the ID/DD
population
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds or more
- Daily standing, bending and lift
- Must be able to stand for at least eight hours at a
time
Keywords: Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc., New Rochelle , Self Direction Respite, Other , Old Bethpage, New York
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