LHRO Floating Direct Service Worker

LA Health and Rehab•Lafayette, LA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Health & Rehab. Options (LHRO) is hiring flexible PRN Direct Service Workers to serve clients in the Lafayette area and surrounding areas of Rayne and Crowley. Openings are available for all shifts. The Direct Service Worker is the primary staff member for individual clients and provides the prescribed Active Treatment program based on each client’s Individual Plan of Care. The role involves delivering training and day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to facilitate clients’ learning and development. The employee works under the direction of the Program Director and follows LHRO policies, procedures, and client-specific guidelines. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and applicants must be at least 23 years old. The employee must participate in all training and work assigned shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Must be at least 23 years old; no person under 18 may be employed in this position.
Must participate in all training.
Must work when assigned by the Program Director.
Must follow LHRO rules and regulations and all directions, procedures, and guidelines for providing each client’s individual program.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to transport up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Implement each client’s Individual Plan of Care through training.
Where applicable, implement individual or group Behavior Management Plans according to requirements.
Where applicable, supervise residents’ self-administration of medication.
Be familiar with the Direct Care Staff Persons Checklist.
Assist in developing and implementing Active Treatment.
Participate in intake and the development of individualized plans of care.
Provide individual and group counseling under the direction of the Program Director and/or House Manager.
Record accidents and incidents occurring during each shift.
Inspect living areas for repairs and cleanliness.
Follow policies and procedures concerning residents, including discipline, medical emergencies, safety, and runaway or elopement situations.
Supervise activities, events, and functions.
Provide necessary transportation.
Restrict inappropriate resident behaviors and help residents develop appropriate alternative behaviors.
Train residents in personal habits, including grooming, eating, and hygiene.
Supervise, participate in, and train residents in cooking, meal planning, shopping, and household maintenance.
Supervise, guide, train, and encourage residents’ participation in recreational and leisure activities, social skills, and developmental activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director, House Manager, or designee.