Tioga County, NY, USA+2 moreMore locations: Cortland, NY, USA | Tompkins County, NY, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Must meet Approved Driver Status.
Provide and use a smartphone for required documentation and assigned tasks; personal smartphone ownership and use is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Ensure the health and safety of the individuals supported.
Provide individualized services to people with disabilities and their families, which may include respite for families and teaching, modeling, and supporting skill development at home and in the community.
Participate as an active member of the person’s team by providing ideas, input, and advocacy related to the person’s Staff Action Plan.
Follow objectives described in the person’s Staff Action Plan and discussed with the person receiving services and their team.
Attend training to improve services provided.
Complete job requirements, including training and PPD, within designated time frames.
Report potential incidents to the supervising or assigned Fiscal Intermediary, or the Self-Direction Coordinator.
Enter time and services accurately into Racker’s electronic health record, eVero, documenting service times, supports provided, and mileage according to program and regulatory requirements, including contemporaneous documentation of service provision.
Provide input concerning the goals and services of the individual receiving support.
Communicate regularly with the person being supported and their team regarding service provision.
Uphold standards of professionalism in behavior and dress.
Assume related duties as required or assigned.
Overview
Are you looking to make a difference in your career? Want to positively affect individuals in the community you live? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization?
Come join Racker as a Self Directed Community Support Professional where you can provide community based services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Self Directed Community Support Professional works in accordance with service plans and individual interests of the people they support. The positioned is co-managed by the service recipient and their family along with the employing agency.
Looking for After School Hours!
Hourly Rate: $18.45 - $25.41*
*Higher rates are possible depending on the candidate and service receipient meeting certain criteria. The team at Racker will review rate expectations prior to offering the position.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the health and safety of the individuals supported
Provide individualized services to people with disabilities and their families which may include: respite for families, teaching, modeling, and supporting skill development in a variety of areas at home and in the community
Participate as an active member of the person’s team providing ideas, input, and advocacy for the person related to his or her Staff Action Plan
Follow objectives as described in the person’s Staff Action Plan and as discussed with the person receiving services and their Team
Attend training to improve services provided
Complete job requirements (training, PPD, etc) within designated time frames
Report any potential incidents to the supervising/assigned Fiscal Intermediary, or the Self-Direction Coordinator
Accurately enter time and services into Racker’s electronic health record, eVero, documenting service times, supports provided, and mileage according to program and regulatory requirements (e.g., contemporaneously documenting service provision)
Provide and use a smartphone for required documentation and other assigned tasks. (Ownership/usage of personal smartphone is strongly preferred)
Provide input concerning goals and service of the individual receiving support
Communicate regularly with the person being supported and their team regarding service provision
Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
Working Relationships:
Directly responsible to the person receiving services, their identified designee/family, AND the assigned Fiscal Intermediary
Member of the team which may include: the person and his or her family members, the person’s circle of support, the Care Manager, Support Broker, Fiscal Intermediary, teachers, therapists and other providers as selected by the person receiving services
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Must meet Approved Driver Status
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