LDA Employment Opportunities

Implements individual Habilitation Plans and provides the necessary ongoing instruction and support services to maximize individuals’ abilities to live competently as integrated members of the community.  Instructs, supervises and assists individuals in skills based on their ISP’s, Habilitation Plans, and Individual Plans of Protection, which allow for greater strengths and independence in their lives.  These services should be person centered and focused on individualization, integration, independence and productivity.

1. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the formulation and the execution of Individualized Service Plans (ISP’s).
2. Implements individuals’ Residential Habilitation Plans and Individual Plans of Protection, and supervises and assists individuals in meeting the objectives in their plans.
3. Completes all required Residential Habilitation Service billing documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
4. Completes Client Contribution Forms on designated residents in a timely and accurate manner and assures that client contribution fees are collected and submitted to LDA during the pay period that they are owed. Notifies Residential Manager immediately if there are any problems.
5. Provides direct personal care and daily living skills when the person is unable to do so due to disability issues, illness, injury or behavioral challenges.
6. Responsible for the residential setting, grounds, furniture, equipment and relevant property being kept in a safe, clean, functional and sanitary condition at all times. Notifies Residential Manager immediately if a problem occurs that can not be corrected by Residential Habilitation staff.
7. Performs in compliance with OMRDD regulations and with all LDA policies and procedures and site specific program policies and procedures manuals.
8. Maintains participant records according to policies and procedures and as directed by supervisor.
9. Reports all incidents, illnesses or other unusual circumstances according to policies and procedures.
10. Supervises residents’ nutritional/dietary activities and needs.
11. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining First Aid, Medication Administration, CPR and other designated certifications and keeping updated.
12. Responsible for administering medications following AMAP guidelines and LDA policies and procedures, and for providing transportation and support when requested by Medical Liaison and/or Manager.
13. Assists residents in travel training to appointments and other functions.
14. Assists residents in organizing, coordinating and attending recreational/community activities.
15. Attends all required trainings and other meetings deemed necessary by supervisor.
16. Assures that all staffing requirements for the site are met at all times by working designated shifts unless PTO and/or UPTO is approved by supervisor. At times may be required to work additional hours to meet this requirement when requested by supervisor.
17. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Associate’s Degree with one year of hands-on experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred, or High School Diploma or GED with one year of proven work history required. Prefer candidates who have worked with individuals with disabilities.
* Valid New York State driver’s license and an insured, registered motor vehicle.
* Must be ambulatory.
* Ability to work flexible hours.
* Upon completion of obtaining AMAP Medication Certification, all full time employees must maintain AMAP Medication Certification status.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with people required.
* Effective and efficient work style required. 
* Creativity required.  
* Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
* Strong initiative required.