Activity and Employment Direct Care Professional - Adult AET Services (Great Falls, MT)

Aware Inc.•Great Falls, MT

7d•$19 - $24

About The Position

AWARE is seeking an Activity and Employment Direct Care Professional to provide support to adults with special needs in Great Falls, Montana. The role helps individuals build functional independence and participate in meaningful activities at work, at home, and in the community. The position includes supervision and basic care, supporting personal growth, maintaining a safe and appropriate activity environment, and following individualized care and support plans. The job is listed as full-time, with starting pay of $19.00–$23.59 per hour.

Requirements

Computer literacy, including the ability to navigate and enter information in performance-based software and an electronic medical records system.
Oral and written interpersonal communication skills to work as a team member, make and accurately report observations, learn resident care methods, and follow oral and written instructions.
High school diploma or HSE.
Past employment experience.
Valid Montana driver’s license or ability to obtain one, and an acceptable driving record.
Acceptable criminal and protective services background check.

Responsibilities

Maintain activity center facilities to provide a safe, clean, and appropriate environment.
Assist with preparing activity schedules and monitor the use of activity equipment and facilities.
Assess individuals’ daily-living strengths and skills and help them identify, develop, and participate in meaningful activities that increase functional independence.
Respond therapeutically and supportively to personal problems or conflicts, offering alternatives to unacceptable or negative behaviors.
Closely supervise individuals with developmental disabilities during work, recreation, and other life activities.
Provide basic care and supervision during hygiene activities and meal preparation; assist with mealtimes and household chores, including laundry, while maintaining a safe and attractive environment.
Plan, escort, participate in, and supervise community and group activities, including recreational, leisure, vocational, and educational activities, to build skills and appropriate coping mechanisms.
Follow Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and assigned committees.
Use work time productively to meet the needs of individuals served and meet applicable fiscal goals, including billing and caseload maintenance.
Record notes, billing units, assessments, referrals, and other data in AWARE’s Electronic Healthcare Record System.
Observe, report, and accurately record individuals’ physical, emotional, and behavioral states in daily logs, critical incident reports, and other records.
Assist with medication distribution programs when assigned.
Transport individuals to and from work, recreational activities, appointments, and other destinations when necessary.
Use H.E.L.P., including therapeutic holds, when an individual is determined to be a danger to themselves or others, and provide basic First Aid or CPR when needed.