Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)·Town of Smithtown, New York
The worker provides one-on-one assistance to individuals in their homes and communities to enhance life skills, including social, recreational, and daily living activities. Responsibilities also involve ensuring the individual's safety, communicating with families, and completing all required service documentation and training.
Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?
Shift Available: Per Diem
For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual.
Provides one-on-one assistance to the individual in the home and community to enhance a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and activities of daily living. Assists the individual in identifying social, recreation and other community resources. Submits time sheets, mileage sheets, monthly expense reports, and service notes for services provided. Transports the individual to and from community activities. Teaches the individual all aspects of daily skills that pertain to the individuals valued outcomes in the community habilitation plan. Completes all training, in-service and re certification training as required.
Provide families temporary relief from responsibilities of daily caregiving.
Ensure safety and well-being of the individual.
Provide communication between families/individuals to ensure quality of services and follow up on any issues or concerns that may arise.
Be familiar with fire and emergency procedures and provide support to the individual according to their safeguards.
Complete and submit service documentation/timesheets and attend annual agency trainings.
Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.
Good organizational, verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to navigate computers and programs.
Working knowledge of OPWDD services and supports.
Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the individuals, e.g., move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
Must be able to lift/move/carry 20 lbs.
Must be able to run after an individual, up to 500 feet.
Must be able to run to a program in need, up to 500 feet.
Must be able to kneel, twist, and bend.
Then, we encourage you to apply and join the DDI team!
When you join our team, you become part of the DDI Family! Click here [https://youtu.be/PWZGTIkeLeg] to watch our video to find out more about the DDI Family.
DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.
Candidates must be able to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines, possess good organizational and communication skills, and be familiar with OPWDD services and supports. A valid NYS Driver’s License is mandatory, along with the physical ability to move objects up to 20 lbs and run short distances for safety.
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