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Day Habilitation Driver

24 April 2024•274 views

Full Job Description
Mercy Drive, Inc. is looking for a Day Habilitation Driver/ Direct Support professional (Bilingual Spanish)
Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
Must be able to drive a 12-15 Passenger Van.
30 Hours a week.
Monday-Friday 7am-3pm (3 days a week)
Duties include the following: (other duties may be assigned)

TO ENSURE SAFETY OF ASSIGNED PARTICIPANTS DURING THE PROGRAM HOURS AND PARTICIPANT IS NOT SEPARATED FROM A GROUP AT ANY TIME; EACH PARTICIPANT IS ACCOUNTED FOR WHEN THEY ARE OUT IN THE COMMUNITY OR USING ANY PUBLIC FACILITIES. TRANSPORT INDIVIDUALS.
To assist participants in attaining skills according to their abilities and behavioral needs identified in Group Day Habilitation Plan such as adaptive skills, socialization and communication skills, money management and travel training skills and additional individualized skills to be discussed with the Program Supervisor, participant, and circle of support.
To inform the Program Supervisor immediately about suspected incidents of any types of abuse, exploration, and neglect to the Individual during the service time, to document it in writing, and to report within 12-24 hours of incident discovery.
To always take into consideration that extra patience and understanding is imperative and essential when interacting with people who have special needs with physical and/or mental limitations. To be emotionally and physically capable of caring for members of this population.
To provide professional direct assistance and adequate supervision to participants during the service time and before ending the service, to remain always calm. To present as a positive role model for the individual.
Staff must perform a headcount of every participant before leaving and upon arrival at any location or destination including getting on and off vehicles, elevators or other mold of transportation.
To follow community safety agreement and professional boundaries policy at all times.
To complete and submit monthly summary notes and individual summary to Program Supervisor by the 5th of the month documenting continuous progress reviews according to OPWDD and the agency standards.
To ensure proper personal hygiene; to assist the participants with self-care, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, grooming, dressing and others as needed. To ensure the participant’s diaper is always clean. To check the diaper once again before dropping off the participant.
To assist in developing, coordinating and implementing curriculums and goals related activities by following the program’s schedule for each Individual and accompany participants safely to community resources (stores, places of worship, Library, Park, Museum, Grocery store, recreation and health facilities etc.) in order to promote the usage of available ordinary community resources.
To maintain daily documentation, to clock in/out daily, and to complete other Day Habilitation Documentation as required by the Program and the Supervisor.
To meet the deadlines assigned by the Program Supervisor, to ensure the documentation completed properly and submitted on time.
To maintain in the program a healthy and positive environment, including but not limited to safety, program/vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance of program supplies. Assist the driver in maintaining a safely operated bus (making sure Participants are properly seated and buckled up during transit)
Monitor riders’ behavior during trips and report any sign or symptoms of illness or adverse medication reaction to the site supervisor in order to implement an appropriate plan of action.
To perform monthly fire drills with participants at the program.
To report “in” and “out” of the Participant’s home or at the Community by contacting Program Supervisor.
To inform the Program Supervisor immediately about any issues/problems by using the Agency Cell Phone.
To use communication skills in order to participate effectively as a team member.
To use equipment and supplies efficiently and inform the Program Supervisor of shortages/needs. To maintain agency cell phone, E-Z pass and other agency property accurately.
To keep Program’s Supervisor informed immediately of any changes in participant’s or work schedule. To report the program’s supervisor one day prior in case of calling for sick day off.
To participate in scheduled group supervision and/or biweekly meetings, to attend in-office or OPWDD provided trainings when appropriate and relevant to job duties in order to increase knowledge of services and share professional support. To attend Initial/Annual/Semi-Annual Day Habilitation Plan reviews and other meetings if required.
Perform other/additional duties as assigned by Executive Director, Program Manager and Program Supervisor.
Transport Individuals in 12 Passenger Vans.

Work Remotely
No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.95 per hour
Benefits:
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person