Job description

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS with locations in Stonybrook, Center Moriches, East Moriches, and Eastport!
Our current openings are as follows:

Center Moriches

• Position #503- Friday 4p-12a, Saturday 2p-10p, and Sunday 4p-8p

East Moriches

• Position #404- Monday and Thursday 3p-9p, Friday 2p-10p, Saturday 12p-8p, and Sunday 8a-4p
• Position #501- Saturday 8a-4p and Sunday 2p-10p.

Eastport

• Position #501- 6a-10a- Monday through Friday
• Position #502- Friday 2p-9p, Saturday 3p-9p, and Sunday 3p-11p
• Position #503- Thursday and Friday 2p-9p, and Saturday and Sunday 3p-9p
• Position #505- Sunday 3p-9p, Monday and Tuesday 2p-9p.
• Position #514- Thursday and Friday 11p-9a
• Position #515- Saturday and Sunday 11p-9a
• Position #517- Saturday and Sunday 7a-3p
• Position #519- Saturday and Sunday 9a-5p

Stonybrook

• Position #401- Tuesday through Saturday 4p-12a

Smithtown

• Position #501- Saturday and Sunday 8a-4p

The Direct Care Counselor (DCC) is a role model for the developmentally disabled consumer. The DCC’s actions and interactions are based on mutual respect, communication, teamwork, teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The DCC will provide hands on physical assistance for all ADLs that the consumer does not complete independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
E- Connotes Essential Functions

E-1 Administers medication, as per OPWDD AMAP certification

E-2 Uses a pro-active approach to offer and actively encourage choice making. Utilizes physical redirection techniques, as per OPWDD SCIP certification and individualized adaptive behavior programs

E-3 Guides, teaches and supervises, and, if necessary, provides physical assistance to the consumer during the performance of self-care routines: toileting, hand washing, bathing, showering, tooth brushing, eating, personal grooming and dressing

E-4 Implements program goal plans as written i.e. self care, communication, independent living, mobility, learning, economic self-sufficiency, self-direction, and records documentation, including billing as per program necessity

E-5 Implements physical therapy interventions as written

6- Assists, monitors, and supervises the consumer during the performance of house cleaning chores, i.e. dusting, vacuuming, bed making, laundry, ironing, dishwashing and table setting. Performs all housekeeping responsibilities that the consumers cannot satisfactorily complete

7- Actively participates in and provides supervision during recreation, both within IGHL and in the community. Encourages and schedules opportunities for leisure activities, both individualized and group oriented

8- Maintains DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status, as per IGHL policy and provides transportation and supervision during community integrated activities and medical appointments if applicable

9- Teaches the consumers the aspects of good nutrition, i.e. menu planning, diet requirements, food groups, preparation, handling and shopping; provide supervision and, if necessary, hands on assistance

10- Accurately maintains documentation in all logs: nursing, medication, exposure control, behavior, communication and first aid

11- Adheres to IGHL and OPWDD policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct, and completes forms as warranted: time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint reports and incident reports

12- Adheres to emergency policies and administers first aid in accordance with prescribed procedures

13- Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services training

14 Offers suggestions and requests supplies for residential, programmatic, site-specific needs

15- Participates in specialty training such as CPR and keeps certifications current

16- At any time during a DCC’s shift he/she may be asked to cover at another location; including hospital coverage based on Agency needs

17- Complete and maintain SCIP, Adult CPR, AMAP and defensive driving certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer in order to keep the DOC pay, as per IGHL policy

18 All other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
A. High School Diploma/GED
B. Valid NYS Driver’s license
C. Complete and maintain SCIP and Adult CPR certification, as per IGHL policy
D. Work regularly scheduled days, including those that fall on holidays
E. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. at least five times per hour
F. Able to sit, stand or bend throughout the day
G. Enthusiastic team player that handles stressful situations professionally with ease

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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