Direct Support Professional - Weekend Floater

About the Organization


The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Cayuga County New York, Inc. known today as the E. John Gavras Center was founded in 1953. It began as a small clinic, a therapeutic program for disabled children, in the Auburn Memorial Hospital with a physical therapist named John Gavras. The clinic was inspired by parents of children with developmental and physical disabilities who wanted another choice in care for their children. In two short years, the clinic needed more space expanding services, adding staff and serving many more children.

What began in 1953 was a program whose hallmark has always been cooperation with community organizations and responsiveness to the specific needs of the local citizenry. This philosophy has grown over the past 60 years and has evolved into an evaluation and treatment facility of the highest quality in Cayuga County providing educational, therapeutic, OPWDD and respite care to individuals with special needs of all ages. The geographic area serviced by the E. John Gavras Center includes Cayuga, Onondaga, Tompkins and Wayne Counties.

The E. John Gavras Center has grown dramatically itself over the past ten years offering a variety of programs and services to adults

Vision:
Our vision is to be an innovative leader in the provision of person centered services and supports, primarily for those individuals of all ages with special needs and their families through an array of quality programs and services.

Mission:
Helping People of all abilities reach their full potential since 1953. Come grow with us!

EOE Statement
The E. John Gavras Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional - Weekend Floater

Location: CP Rochester - Rochester, NY Area

Salary Commensurate with Experience: $19.00 - $21.50 per hour plus an additional $1.00 per hour differential as a Floater.

**This position is eligible for a $500 signing bonus! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 50% ($250) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment, and 50% ($250) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.**

Employment: 20 hours per weekend, 10 hours each Saturday and Sunday at varying times as needed with an opportunity to become fulltime.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with special needs population preferred.
• Valid and clean NYS driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must obtain and maintain Medical Certification.
• Ability to complete required training classes.

Summary/Objective: Provides safety and supervision of all individuals focusing on fulfilling the Agency's Mission, Vision and Values and providing services which meet or exceed the goals of the individual, department and the agency. The Floater position provides weekend coverage to IRA's as assigned to various houses, depending upon the need - flexibility is essential.

Essential Functions:

• Implements health-related and medication regimens for all consumers in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Implements behavior treatment plans as written, following documentation protocol as required.
• Accompanies residents to off-site locations/activities, helping them to access and utilize community resources (i.e. grocery shopping, recreation, entertainment, medical appointments, banking, etc.).
• Assists residents with planning and accessing recreational and social activities.
• Provides input regarding assessment and capabilities for team meetings/progress updates, etc. Attends meetings as requested.
• Acts as a role model for program participants by interacting with others in a professional and respectful manner, dressing appropriately, and using good personal hygiene.
• Maintains necessary documentation as required and per agency policies.
• Communicates regularly with agency personnel to provide opportunities for exchange of information and discussion of concerns. Provides feedback to Supervisor regarding resident and/or facility concerns.
• Assists residents in working toward achievement of their goals, while ensuring adherence to applicable Behavioral Support Plans.
• Manages crisis situations per agency policies and procedures, contacting Administrator on-call as necessary.
• Helps to ensure a positive appearance of the facility by assisting with site inspections, timely reporting of maintenance needs, performs general housekeeping and home maintenance activities, etc.
• Creates opportunities for, and encourages individuals to make as many decisions as possible, ranging from basic choices, such as food and clothing, to long term planning of life goals.
• Ensures individual care meets or exceeds established standards in areas including personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, care and respect for individual's belongings, room cleaning, and other daily living skills.
• Provides emergency and first aid treatment, within their scope of training, as needed until relieved by other staff, a professional medical person, or other designated person.
• Provides emergency and first aid treatment, within their scope of training, as needed until relieved by other staff, a professional medical person, or other designated person.
• Attends all departmental or other related meetings for those individuals assigned to him/her.
• Participates and acts as a contributing member in the development and maintenance of person-centered Res Hab plans.
• Implements and monitors Res Hab Plans as scheduled.
• Participates in the team decision-making process and carries out decisions consistently.
• Presents a positive and professional public image. Has a polite and professional interaction with individuals, families, staff, and members of the community.
• Attends all required training and any other training as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Competency Requirements:

• Individual/Client Focus
• Ethical Conduct
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Teamwork Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: This job operates in a residential setting.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. See attached physical limitations.

Travel: Primarily local during the business day, but employee may be expected to work at any of the residential houses.

Our comprehensive benefit plan includes but is not limited to (full-time & part-time):

• Affordable Medical (full-time only) / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 17 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) and/or ROTH Retirement Plan with employer match
• Additional Insurance Offerings - Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (high deductible medical plan)
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College

Apply:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.

EEO Statement: The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with special needs population preferred.
• Valid and clean NYS driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must obtain and maintain Medical Certification.
• Ability to complete required training classes.

Location
CP Rochester - Residential Services

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Shift
Weekends

Category
Operations

Number of Openings
1

Position
Direct Support Professional Floater

Division
CP Rochester

Req Number
OPE-24-00027


This position is currently accepting applications.