1:1 Direct Care Worker-Part-Time (28 hours weekly)

ServiceSource, Inc • Fayetteville, NC

19h • $15

About The Position

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities. Job Summary: The Skills Trainer Coordinator provides general support to Adult Day Vocational Program (ADVP) Director. Responsible for monitoring the safety and well-being of program participants while assisting in the development and delivery of the following: health and wellness, social/recreational activities, integrated community activities, volunteer opportunities and independence skills programming. Job may include personal care support, work production support, respite relief, and other duties required to provide a quality rehabilitation program to those receiving services either onsite, at their home, or in the community. Reports directly to the Adult Day Vocational Program (ADVP) Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED), plus 1-year related experience working with people with disabilities required.
• Valid North Carolina driver license, per state law, and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required.
• Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Must pass a check of the NC Healthcare Personnel Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, families, all levels of staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to operate a computer using Windows.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standard exists.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in providing direct programming to people with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred, particularly: Access, Word, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of principles and techniques of working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily health and wellness, social/recreational activities, community/volunteer opportunities, and independence skills programming and supervision of program participants ensuring their health, welfare and needs are met while following program guidelines.
• Assist with rehabilitative program implementation.
• Ensure familiarity with goals as indicated on participant's Individual Support Plan.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and ServiceSource policies and procedures to ensure compliant documentation for participants.
• Assist with quarterly progress notes, accurate documentation of daily progress notes, incident reports (when applicable), and other data as needed.
• Monitor meals, breaks, work, and recreation areas to ensure the constant safety and whereabouts of program participants.
• Assist participants with meals, personal care, and community integration as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention support as needed.
• Report every incident to the ADVP Director immediately.
• Complete incident reports within 24 hours.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Human Rights, Medicaid, CARF, and funding source requirements and regulations.
• Assist ADVP Director with the implementation of program functions including, but not limited to training classes, downtime activities, group trips and recreational activities.
• Monitor and assist with the boarding and exiting of participants from their mode of transportation.
• Implement and monitor program goals as directed by ADVP Director.
• Provide ideas for goals, positive behavior approaches/interventions, personal enrichment, and/or social adjustment.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED