Client Shopper

DISABILITY SUPPORTS OF THE GREAT PL•Hutchinson, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Client Shopper provides clients with the experience of shopping for their own groceries and personal items and helps ensure they have the correct ingredients to follow each client’s menu. The role supports clients’ safety, happiness, and well-being while implementing Person Centered Support Plans and completing related documentation. The employee assists with shopping, tracks clients’ funds, reports occurrences affecting an individual’s immediate well-being to the appropriate Program Manager or Case Manager, and attends assigned meetings. If approved to drive agency vehicles, the employee transports individuals and follows applicable vehicle-driving rules and regulations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Prior direct care experience is preferred but not required.
Basic mathematical, grammar, and computer skills are required.
Math skills are required.
Must communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and individuals served.
Must demonstrate compassion for individuals with disabilities.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Must meet the insurance requirement per company policy.
Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, and provide physical interventions on a regular basis.
Prompt, consistent attendance and adherence to scheduled hours are essential.
Must be able to multitask and have time management skills.
Must support the organization’s mission and maintain a positive attitude in actions on behalf of individuals served.
Must meet agency standards for supports that ensure the safety, happiness, and well-being of individuals served.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ledgers and basic accounting.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Implement Person Centered Support Plans for assigned individuals.
Assist clients with shopping for groceries and personal items and help ensure they have ingredients needed for their menus.
Complete documentation required in the course of duties.
Report occurrences affecting an individual’s immediate well-being to the appropriate Program Manager or Case Manager.
Attend assigned and required meetings.
When approved to drive agency vehicles, transport individuals and follow rules and regulations for driving the agency’s vehicles.
Keep accurate ledgers of clients’ funds.
Follow procedures for tracking clients’ funds.
Complete all training for Direct Support Professionals.
Perform other duties as assigned.