On-Call Residence Program Specialist
On-Call Residence Program Specialist
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Job Description
Under general supervision is responsible for devoting his/her attention to the care and development of the residents in one of the Agencys 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 residents in an agency facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Residence Program Specialist II will include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides care and assists with personal development and independence of residents.
- Ensures that all measures for safety and wellbeing are maintained at highest level
- Trains residents in activities of daily living and in development of selfhelp and social skills.
- Maintains a personalized homelike atmosphere in residence facility.
- 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 first aid practices.
- Summons police fire ambulance or other emergency personnel if situation warrants it.
- If emergency has caused resident to exhibit behavior that is threatening or dangerous in accordance with OPWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines may have to restrain that resident.
- Transports residents in agency vehicles to and from work shopping programs restaurants movies doctors appointments etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
- COVID VACCINATION
PAY RANGE
$16.01/hour
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Gig
