YAI-posted 2 months ago
$18 - $18/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
ID
101-250 employees

The position involves assisting individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities while upholding their personal rights. The role requires patience and tolerance, providing emotional support and building positive relationships. Responsibilities include supporting individuals to meet personal goals that enhance their quality of life, engaging in respectful communication, encouraging socialization, and facilitating community connections. The employee will supervise, protect, and care for individuals, ensuring adherence to program guidelines and facilitating learning in fire safety. The role also involves managing crisis situations and ensuring health, wellness, and safety through appropriate supervision. The employee will provide support in various settings according to individualized service and behavior support plans, maintaining a clean and organized therapeutic environment, and implementing infection control protocols. Additional tasks include personal care, teaching habilitative skills, facilitating ethical decision-making, and ensuring medication is administered as prescribed. The employee will also transport individuals, assist with medical appointments, and maintain documentation for compliance and billing purposes.

  • Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.
  • Provide emotional support and build positive relationships.
  • Support individuals to meet personal goals that enhance quality of life.
  • Engage in respectful communication and encourage socialization.
  • Supervise, protect, and care for individuals at all times.
  • Facilitate learning and training in fire safety.
  • Manage crisis situations while adhering to policies and regulations.
  • Implement person-centered, individualized plans.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment.
  • Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Teach and develop habilitative and rehabilitative skills.
  • Facilitate ethical decision-making and support person-centered advocacy.
  • Plan and prepare balanced meals according to dietary restrictions.
  • Transport and escort individuals to various activities and appointments.
  • Administer medication as prescribed and manage medication inventory.
  • Schedule medical appointments and ensure timely follow-ups.
  • Utilize safe handling procedures and implement infection control protocols.
  • Collect, record, and summarize data on individuals' observable behavior.
  • Communicate with circles of support to provide updates.
  • Complete necessary trainings and certifications.
  • Review communication logs and ensure accurate documentation.
  • Report maintenance and safety concerns to supervisors.
  • Utilize approved training techniques to respond to challenging behaviors.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or its educational equivalent.
  • Valid Driver’s License with no more than five points.
  • Ability to meet essential physical demands of the position.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • Basic computer skills including email and related systems.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Willingness to work beyond regularly scheduled hours.
  • Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and related clinical syndromes.
  • DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Medical and dental insurance with options for family.
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
  • 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, and shopping.
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