Direct Service Workers & Supported Living Coordinator

LA Health and Rehab•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

Louisiana Health & Rehab Options (LHRO) is seeking Direct Service Workers for the following areas: Lafayette, New Iberia, Eunice, Opelousas, Sunset, St. Martinville, Rayne & Carencro. We are also looking for a Supported Living Coordinator Must have current driver's license, auto insurance and inspection--Hours: Monday - Friday 9am -5 pm, some weekends when needed. Text Ms. D. at 337-290-2604. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK Lafayette: Rotating Schedule: 6am to 5pm including every other weekend New Iberia: Rotating Schedule: 7am - to 3pm weekdays, every other weekend 7am to 3pm Rotating Schedule 7 on -7 off--7am to 7pm Rotating Schedule: Weekdays 6pm to 6am, every other weekend 6pm to 6am--Split Shift Available: 6pm to 6am--3 to 4 days a week Eunice: Rotating Schedule 11pm to 7am weekdays, including every other weekend 11pm to 7am Rotating Schedule 6am to 6pm weekdays including every other weekend 6am to 6pm Opelousas: Rotating Schedule: 3:30pm to 6:30pm weekdays scattered, including every other weekend 9am to 3pm-- -Must be able to transport Rotating Schedule: 3pm to 11pm weekdays scattered, including every other weekend 7am to 7pm Sunset: Rotating Schedule: 3pm to 11pm weekdays scattered, including every other weekend 7am to 7pm St. Martinville: Rotating Schedule: 1pm to 9pm, 7 on-7 off, 6am to 6pm on weekends Rayne: 7am to 7pm every other Friday, Saturday & Sunday Carencro: Rotating Schedule: 3:30pm to 8am weekdays scattered, every other weekend 7:30am to 3:30pm Please Text 337-356-7939 if interested. Direct Service Worker Reports To: Program Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Division: Direct Care FUNCTION: This position has the responsibility of being the primary staff for clients. As such the direct care staff person is responsible for providing the prescribed program of Active Treatment to each client based on the Individual Plan-of-Care. This employee provides the actual training, and also provides the day to day supervision, guidance, and support to clients, which may be required to facilitate each client's individual learning and development. This employee works under the direction of the Program Director. JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Additionally persons must be at least 23 years of age, but no person shall be employed who is less than 18 years of age. An employee who fills this position must participate in all training, must work when assigned to work by the Program Director, and must follow the rules and regulations of LHRO. Additionally, direct care staff persons must follow all directions, procedures, and guidelines for the provision of individual program of clients. PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES: NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types or work performed in positions allocated to this class. The absence of specific statement of duties doesn't not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position. Implement through training, individual client's Individual Plan of Care. Where applicable, implement according to requirement individual client's or group Behavior Management Plan. Where applicable, supervise the self-administration of medication by residents. Be familiar with Direct Care Staff Persons Checklist (see handbook). Assist in developing and implementing Active Treatment. Participate in intake and individualized plan of care and development of same. Provide individual and group counseling under the direction of the Program Director and/or House Manager. Record all accident/incidents occurring on each shift. Inspect living areas for repairs and cleanliness. Be thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures relative to the residents (discipline, medical emergencies, safety, runaway/elopements). Supervise all activities, events, and functions. Provide necessary transportation. Restrict inappropriate behaviors in residents and assist them is developing alternate appropriate behaviors. Train residents in good personal habits, e.g. grooming, eating, hygiene. Supervise, participate in, and train residents in cooking, meal planning, shopping, and all household maintenance activities. Supervise, guide, train, participate, and encourage participation in a variety of recreational/leisure-time activities, social skills, and development activities. Ability to transport up to 30 pounds. Other duties as assigned by Program Director, House Manager or his/her designee.

Requirements

Must have current driver's license, auto insurance and inspection
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK
This position requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
Additionally persons must be at least 23 years of age, but no person shall be employed who is less than 18 years of age.
An employee who fills this position must participate in all training, must work when assigned to work by the Program Director, and must follow the rules and regulations of LHRO.
Additionally, direct care staff persons must follow all directions, procedures, and guidelines for the provision of individual program of clients.

Responsibilities

Implement through training, individual client's Individual Plan of Care.
Where applicable, implement according to requirement individual client's or group Behavior Management Plan.
Where applicable, supervise the self-administration of medication by residents.
Be familiar with Direct Care Staff Persons Checklist (see handbook).
Assist in developing and implementing Active Treatment.
Participate in intake and individualized plan of care and development of same.
Provide individual and group counseling under the direction of the Program Director and/or House Manager.
Record all accident/incidents occurring on each shift.
Inspect living areas for repairs and cleanliness.
Be thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures relative to the residents (discipline, medical emergencies, safety, runaway/elopements).
Supervise all activities, events, and functions.
Provide necessary transportation.
Restrict inappropriate behaviors in residents and assist them is developing alternate appropriate behaviors.
Train residents in good personal habits, e.g. grooming, eating, hygiene.
Supervise, participate in, and train residents in cooking, meal planning, shopping, and all household maintenance activities.
Supervise, guide, train, participate, and encourage participation in a variety of recreational/leisure-time activities, social skills, and development activities.
Ability to transport up to 30 pounds.
Other duties as assigned by Program Director, House Manager or his/her designee.