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

Aware•Great Falls, MT

About The Position

AWARE is seeking an Activity and Employment Direct Care Professional to support adults with developmental disabilities in building skills, increasing functional independence, and participating in meaningful activities at work and in the community. The role provides direct care and supervision in activity-center, home, work, recreational, and community settings. The position requires following individual plans, documenting services and observations in AWARE’s electronic healthcare record system, and supporting individuals’ safety and well-being. The position is full-time in Great Falls, Montana, with a starting pay range of $19.00–$23.59 per hour.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Maintain activity-center facilities to provide a safe, clean, and appropriate environment for activities.
Help prepare activity schedules and monitor the use of activity equipment and facilities.
Assess individuals’ daily-living strengths and skills, and support them in identifying, developing, and participating 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 individuals during community and group recreational, leisure, vocational, and educational activities to build skills and coping mechanisms.
Follow Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans.
Attend and participate in required training, in-services, staff meetings, and assigned committees.
Use work time productively to meet the needs of individuals served and meet assigned fiscal goals, including billing and caseload maintenance.
Enter notes, billing units, assessments, referrals, and other required 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; provide basic First Aid or CPR when needed.