FT Complex Care Professional

FUTURES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC•Towanda, PA

4d•$21

About The Position

The Complex Care Professional provides enhanced supervision and support to individual(s) with disabilities and/or Autism who reside in the group home by performing a variety of tasks in the areas of personal care and crisis management.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, OR 30 college credits in humanities and/or social services
Pass a background check
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth and/or adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism
Knowledge of behavior intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

Have a working knowledge of all agency policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
Ensure compliance with 6100 and 6400 regulations along with updated ODP requirements communicated through bulletins and communications.
Performs all job duties with the Agency’s mission and vision.
Identify individual’s strengths, needs, and goals.
Ensures implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and documents outcomes accurately and timely
Completes at least 24 hours of training per year, including mandatory training
Responsible for safeguarding individuals’ and agency finances and ensuring completion of documentation.
Willingness to utilize/learn computers for daily documentation, training, etc.
Assist or perform aspects of personal care such as but not limited to tooth-brushing, toileting, bathing, clothing, and feeding.
Be a positive role model for individuals.
Provide opportunities for individuals to integrate and support them within their community.
Perform housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, shopping, laundry, and mopping.
Provide support and problem-solving techniques to individuals.
Responsible for medication administration.
Must maintain Approved Medication Personnel Status and adhere to polices and procedures relevant to medication administration.
Act as an advocate for individuals regarding community relations.
Maintains and adheres to ethics of confidentiality
Provide assistance with individual’s emotional issues and provide support and solutions.
Encourage individuals to be independent with their daily skills and/or be willing to teach them skills to become independent.
Elevates concerns for individuals’ health and safety immediately.
Provide crisis intervention techniques and immediate behavioral reinforcements
Observe and reports individuals’ behaviors and changes in physical condition, utilize prescribed strategies to assist the individual, and document accordingly.
Work collaboratively with the agency’s identified clinical team related to the individual’s care.
Participate in the development and implantation of the individual support plan and/or behavior support plan
Assists individual with therapeutic activities
Active member and participant of a multi-disciplinary team related to the planning and care of the individuals.
Performs all related tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor