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Tucson Residence Foundation•Tucson, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct support and mentorship to individuals in agency programs, helping them acquire and maintain skills for independent living. The role requires active assistance, supervision, and behavioral support, ensuring a safe and healthy living environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, skill development, social engagement, financial management, personal hygiene, and medication administration. The role also involves maintaining the residence, adhering to agency policies, and documenting individual progress.

Requirements

Current valid Arizona Driver's License (to be a driver)
Clean driving record, no more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period (to be a driver)
Twenty-one (21) years of age or older (to be a driver)
Able to communicate effectively with individuals in service and team members using both verbal and written skills
Able to use computer proficiently

Responsibilities

Provide active direct physical assistance, supervision and behavioral support to individuals served in Agency programs
Demonstrate safe workplace behavior as defined by Agency workplace safety plan
Be honest
Provide opportunities to acquire, use and maintain skills which enable individuals served to live as independently as possible
Maintain an on-going knowledge of the individuals served
Maintain the privacy of individuals served
Serve as a positive role model for individuals served
Assist in the development of written objectives and skill plans
Carry out skill development plans, recommendations, agreements, assignments, and routines as required by the Agency
Assist individuals served in planning and participating in social, recreational, and educational activities at home and in the community
Actively assist individuals served with problem solving
Assist individuals served with planning, purchasing and/or preparation of foodstuffs to ensure nutritional intake within the context of the budget
Assist with and/or manage funds for individuals served as assigned
Assist individuals served with personal hygiene, and health & safety issues that affect them.
Lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting individuals served; (Hoyer Lifts, Wheelchairs, gate belt etc.) Must be able to lift 50 pounds to help provide support and safety for individuals supported.
Obtain, administer, and maintain medications for individuals served
Provide transportation for individuals served (if hired in a driving position)
Attend, document and provide feedback for meetings and/or medical appointments for individuals served
Purchase household and hygiene supplies as required
Provide routine and on-going housekeeping and home maintenance of interior and exterior of the residence to provide a neat, clean, healthy, and safe environment
Conduct and participate in evacuation and emergency plan drills and document the results
Maintain and utilize all Agency equipment and appliances in a manner which will promote their longevity (i.e. observe maintenance schedules, repair as needed, follow manufacturer's directions for use, etc.)
Responsible for meeting all times assigned for scheduled duty
Requests and notifies Supervisor of leave times in accordance with Agency procedure
Interact and communicate with individuals served, their team members, other Agency personnel, and members of the community in an appropriate and professional manner
Document the progress/status of individuals served and maintains files and records in accordance with Agency standards using Agency record keeping systems
Attend required Agency and Agency-related meetings as directed
Comply with all Agency Policies and Procedures as well as all applicable regulations and laws
Acquire and maintain all certifications and training required by the Agency in a timely manner
Complete special tasks and other duties as assigned
Able to meet all background checks and personal history checks