The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
Watertown, NY
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is one of 35 local Chapters of The Arc New York, the largest provider of supports and services for people intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York state. In addition to the programs The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence offers in Jefferson and St. Lawrence County, Chapters of The Arc New York collectively support more than 60,000 people with disabilities and their families in every county of the state, and employ more than 30,000 people in our shared mission to provide people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life.
As part of this larger statewide organization, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is able to draw on a rich network of expertise and statewide resources to ensure the highest quality services for the people we serve, and to raise the unified voices our Chapter communities and nearly 100,000 members statewide to strengthen our advocacy efforts.
Founded by families more than 75 years ago, The Arc New York has driven transformation and progress in the lives of people with disabilities, fought and ended the abuses of institutionalization, and developed a robust system of community support that provides opportunity, dignity, and integration for people with disabilities. Together with The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence and other Chapters across the state, The Arc New York continues to be an influential advocate for our system of care, and the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Job Specifications
Canton, NY
On-site
17 hours ago
Bachelor's Degree
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Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service Field. One-year experience working with the Developmentally Disabled population or in a vocational setting. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history per the agency’s insurance requirements.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States.
Summary/Objective - Responsible for each assigned Program Participant’s prevocational plan of service and required program documentation. Assist Person We Support to develop work skills and behaviors in order for them to reach their maximum prevocational potential. Provide daily interventions with the People We Support and work in cooperation with all program staff to promote Independence, Integration, Individualization and Productivity.
Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Complete all documentation required for annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, and interim meetings.
Complete Prevoc ISP programs, Habilitative Plans, monthly notes, and six-month reviews of progress on Therap. Complete T-logs and PSU data entries as necessary.
Complete ISP Plans and Personal Focus Worksheets as necessary in Therap.
Verify daily attendance records.
Check and monitor daily documentation that is entered in Therap by Prevocational staff.
Ensure that all Documentation is scanned and uploaded to Therap
Complete Discharge documentation and admission documentation for services.
Identify and help address barriers that may hinder People We Support’s progress toward supported employment.
Meet with individuals supported, as needed, to discuss concerns they may have.
Monitor waiver pre-voc services to ensure accuracy and completeness. Complete all required documentation for monthly billing and submit.
Assist Person We Support to gain access to needed community services and supports.
Maintain communication with families, care managers, residential staff and QIDPs.
Complete DDP1 & 2, needs assessments and annual review/revision.
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required in-services.
Assist with protective oversight.
Complete daily documentation as necessary for supports and goals.
Complete annual file reviews.
Coordinate, schedule and complete paperwork for annual community assessments
Depending on caseload, additional duties may be given.
Competencies –
Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Organization Skills
Communication
Professionalism
Teamwork
Responsibility
Leadership
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Supervisory Responsibility - None
Travel – Some travel between Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties may be required based on program needs.
Work Environment - This job operates in a professional office environment, with some involvement in the manufacturing/warehouse area. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Noise level can be high due to the use of various machinery and equipment used on the work floor area.
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 stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
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. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.