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Activities include but are not limited to the following:
 Ensure that documentation is accurate, contemporaneous, and effectively communicates all information
required to be regulatory compliant.
 Provide thorough documentation that can be clearly understood by a reader. The ability to read and
write is critical to this position given the documentation which must be completed.
 Promote and oversee the safety and well-being of the children through use of written, verbal procedures,
safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.
 Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the children cannot independently
accomplish.
 Keep the nursing and administrative team advised of medical and dietary concerns.
 Provide support and consultation and initiate peer support among program participants.
 Promote student input in the development of program activities.
 Oversee the safety and well-being of the children.
 Oversee and upkeep the maintenance of equipment and supplies.
 Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings, and
committees.
 Maintain documentation as required.
 Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees
and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.
 Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
 High School Diploma required
 Valid NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS Registration Certificate.
 One-Step TB test required prior to first day of employment
 Ability to lift and/or assist children in your care and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the
specific job.
 Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).
 This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals
receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under
OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) or OCFS (Office of Children and Family
Services).
 Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License
 Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver License
• LPN

Skills

• CPR & First Aid
• CPR Refresher
• SCIP - R Training
• SCIP - R Refresher

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