Direct Care Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Direct Care Worker is required to provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities living independently in the organization's Independent Residential Alternative houses.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:

This position has the following management/supervisory responsibility (check only one):

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This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

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This is a supervisory position.

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This position is a managerial position.

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This is a director/administrator position.


KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs, supervise and assists individuals in all areas of adult daily living skills
• Assist individuals in any and all activities which are designed to foster independence, personal growth and individualization
• Implement valued outcomes and all other programming methods/procedure based on the individuals habilitation and protective oversight plan and other QMRP documentations
• Ensures the overall health and safety of the individuals by providing supervision to the individuals as required based on the individual needs and per OPWDD regulations
• Provides ongoing care for the residents in a safe, kind and considerable manner
• Accompanies and transports individuals to medical and other clinical appointments and ensure the necessary documentation are completed and return to review by the program registered nurse
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary residence and working environment
• Responsible for conducting fire drills as scheduled
• Responsible for maintaining the individuals clothing, furniture, any and all personal belonging in good condition
• Responsible and required to remain on the shift until the relief arrives and the shift is appropriately covered Reports to work on time
• Remains sensitive and responsive to the needs, situation, and personal/cultural practices of the individuals
• Make purchases as needed or requested by the program or management team
• Reports any changes regarding any individuals physical and health condition to the supervisor immediately
• Assists in the orientation of new staff
• Safely Operate agencies vehicle for residential appointments or any other individual needs which may require the utilization of the agency vehicle
• Reads, initial and enter required information on the communication log as well as other documentations as required
• All other duties as requested by management

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum one year experience working with OPWDD individuals or other human service field
• SCIP, AMAP, First Aid and CPR
  • Must obtain within (3) three months from date of hire.
• Valid NYS driver's license preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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Sedentary Work (equivalent to lifting or exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may occasional walking or standing for brief periods of time).

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Light Work (equivalent to lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work).

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Medium Work (involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of these for Light Work).

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Heavy Work (involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work).

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Very Heavy Work (involves exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Please indicate the level of physical activity required in each area for the position. Check only one box for each requirement:

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Bending

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Climbing

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Typing

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Lifting

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Pushing

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Crouching

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Crawling

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Extended walking

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Extended standing

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Extended siting

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WORK LOCATION:

The work location(s) required of incumbents in this position are as follows (check only one):

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All work is completed in the office/ within the program.

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Majority of work is completed in the office/program, with occasional trips to the community/other sites.

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Work is completed equally in the office/program and in the community/other sites.

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All work is completed in the community/other sites, with the exception of required meetings.

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Majority of work is completed in the community/other sites, with occasional work done in the office/program.

WORK HOURS:

The work hours for this position are as follows (check all that apply):

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Has standard work schedule (set hours).

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May require work outside of standard work hours (evenings and weekends).

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On-call as required.

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Overtime may be required.

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Position subject to possible mandation.


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Shift work required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbents in this position are exposed to the following environmental condition(s):

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Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

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Subject to infectious waste (typical of most patient care/housekeeping positions).

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Subject to outside environmental conditions .

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Subject to inside environmental conditions.


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Subject to both environment conditions (work occurs inside and outside).

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Subject to extreme heat (temps above 80 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Subject to extreme cold (temps below 32 degrees Fahrenheit).


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Subject to extreme noise (noise must be sufficient to cause shouting in order to be heard over ambient noise level).

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Subject to extreme vibrations (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of the whole body).

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Subject to work hazards (ex: moving mechanical parts, electrical current, scaffolding in high places)

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Subject to one or more condition that affects the respiratory system or skin (fumes, gas, dust, odors)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Please indicate which level of supervision is required for this position (check only one):

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Close Supervision (provided with daily oversight of work day-to-day tasks, methods and functions. There are regular checks of tasks for quality and quantity of work. Employee performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referring to the written guidelines. Any deviation is reviewed by the supervisor).


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Routine Supervision (provided with instructions on job requirements, methods, priorities and deadlines. Advice and assistance are provided as needed. There are regular and systematic reviews of progress, quality and output, usually at discrete times, but occasionally only upon completion).


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General Supervision (provided with general instructions on an ongoing basis, usually covering only the broad aspects of the job. Incumbents exercise some control over both the technical and administrative aspects of work. Decision-making is limited in context to the completion of work tasks. Completed work is consistent with established guidelines, policies and procedures).

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Limited Supervision (provided with clear statements of objectives and resources available. Oversight by the supervisor is only exercised on longer term goals and policy issues. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with laws and regulations, and adherence to program goals, objectives, budgetary limitations and general employer policies. This level is common among most mid-level managers).

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Broad Supervision (provided with broad objectives and have broad responsibility for planning, organizing and prioritizing work. Employee exercises independent decision-making authority for determining work objectives and goals to be accomplished, independently plans, designs and carries out programs, projects in accordance with broad policy statements or legal requirements. This level is common among senior management).


Acknowledgment of Job Description

This will acknowledge that I have received, reviewed and understand the above job description and will discuss

with my supervisor if I have any questions. I further acknowledge that I am capable of performing the essential

functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand and agree that nothing in this job

description is binding, and that the organization remains free to change the duties and responsibilities of the above

described job at any time, with notice to the union, and at management discretion.

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