Direct Care Worker

General Functions:

Direct Care Workers (DCWs) provide assistance to people with personal needs and help them participate in programs that strengthen their life skills and ensure a safe and comfortable environment. Under the direction of the Respite Director, the Director Assistant is responsible for assisting in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Respite program. Supervise DCWs and teach skills encouraging professional development for all staff. Provide opportunities for all participants to build confidence, learn new life-skills, and develop friendships. The Assistant Respite Director is representative of the philosophy, mission, and goal of the YMCA and its program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

· Attend all assigned programs and events (on time and prepared)

· Participate in all staff meetings (attendance is mandatory)

· Provide supervision to participants and Direct Care Workers while at program, ensuring their safety and well being

· Encourage active participation of staff, volunteers, and participants in all activities

· Develop positive working relationships with parents and coworkers

· Provide timely, complete, legible, and accurate documentation of required information in participant Case Notes and RDRIS forms

· Provide supervision or direct care services for participant swim instruction and aquatic programs when applicable

· Comply with all HIPAA, OPWDD, OIG, OMIG, DOH, FSS, HSBS Waiver regulations

· Comply with the Oswego YMCA/Respite Program guidelines, policies, procedures, and agreements

· Provide transportation services and follow all traffic laws while operating the Respite Program vehicle

· Assist in planning and implementing program activities and special events

· Facilitate inclusive opportunities, for participants, whenever possible

· Model positive behavior for Direct Care Workers and Respite participants

· Promote positive decision making with participants

· Maintain current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification

· Maintain communication with the Respite Director, serving as a liaison between families and managers

· Possess a general understanding and knowledge of medical, psychological, and physical implications of developmental disabilities

· Provide care and structured activities in relation to the respite participants goals, needs and capabilities. This should include recreational, educational, and socially appropriate activities.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma (some college education preferred)
• Excellent Communication and Writing Skills
• Prior experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred
• Knowledge of Health and Fitness
• Basic Swimming Skills (when applicable)
• Valid Driver’s License – Clean record
• 5 years driving experience
• First Aid and CPR
• Complete background check

Qualifications:

· Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this position.

· Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously with minimal direction.

• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team oriented, creative thinking, and leadership skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and effectively communicate and document information and instructions such as safety rules, membership procedures, customer service, YMCA promotion and programs, and YMCA policies and procedures etc., train and instruct other staff members; and solve problems and take a leadership role in handling a variety of situations, problems, issues and/or complaints from members.

· Brings to this position maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with people of all ages.

• Ability to observe confidentiality.
• Able to work a flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Trainings & Certifications:

· Must complete on-line Blood borne Pathogens training prior to initial assignment to position.

· Must attend and complete YMCA Child Abuse Prevention within the first 90-days of employment.

· Must complete and/or attend any other trainings required by the Y and/or Respite Director.

Core Competencies:

1. : Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts changes; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.

2. : Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques.

3. : Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for ways to serve members, participants, internal customers and others.

4. : Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work-related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.

5. : Treats everyone with courtesy, respect, and consideration; displays integrity; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.

Physical Demands:

Ability to frequently sit, use his/her hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, and climb. Ability to lift and/or carry and move up to 35 pounds (occasionally this could be more). Specific vision abilities required: close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Duties are performed inside/outside/throughout the community. At times, respite employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and the risk of injury from participants. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average.

Americans with Disabilities Specifications:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.75 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Driving: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oswego, NY 13126 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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