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Direct Support Professional/Teacher Assistant (OPWDD)

SCO Family of Services·New York

$20 - $20/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Provide close supervision and support for individuals according to their treatment plans while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Responsibilities include transporting individuals, documenting care, and administering medication in compliance with OPWDD regulations.

Provide close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provide continual supervision as noted in the treatment plan. Complete transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.

Participate in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and sign off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.

Maintain individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicate needs for the individuals to the management; complete documentation in accordance with program procedures.

Transport individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follow all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintain valid NYS Driver's License; complete all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicate condition of vehicles to management; ensure that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.

Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicate any issues to management.

Provide all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.

Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.

Obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification; attend all mandatory training.

Obtain and maintain AMAP certification and submit a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.

Attend all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.

Demonstrate competency in all required training areas.

Qualifications

  • A minimum high school diploma or GED.
  • A clean and valid NYS driver’s license required.
  • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injuries preferred.

Acceptable background clearance check through State Central register and compliance with health regulations for physical examination and Mantoux.

Salary Range

$19.50 - $20.00 with valid driver's license

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid NYS driver's license. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries is preferred.

  • high school
  • Documentation
  • Supervision
  • Transportation
  • Medication administration
  • Safety compliance
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Developmental disabilities support
  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Direct support
  • Traumatic brain injury support
  • AMAP certification
  • SCIP-R certification

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $20/hr
Location
New York
Posted
Apr 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
SF

Hiring organization

SCO Family of Services

SCO Family of Services helps New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs. SCO has played a vital...

Salary listed on 7 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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