Habilitative Support Paraprofessional

Franklin County Medical Center • Preston, ID

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About The Position

Habilitative Support Paraprofessionals work with adults and children with developmental disabilities to provide services intended to improve their lives. They follow programs written by Developmental Specialists to teach clients developmental skills, collect data and document services after every visit, and support clients’ integration into the community during social activities. The role may also involve providing personal care, including toileting, oral hygiene care, and eating assistance.

The position is with Franklin County Medical Center in the DDA department. The posting lists a day shift and hours of 40 per week or 24–28 per week. FCMC describes itself as a nonprofit critical access hospital and the largest employer in Franklin County.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have six months of supervised experience with children with disabilities.
• Must regularly stand, walk, and sit.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must submit to COVID-19 testing as required by CMS and other regulatory agencies according to FCMC policy.
• Must have full COVID-19 vaccination; some exemptions are allowed.

Responsibilities

• Follow programs written by Developmental Specialists to teach clients developmental skills.
• Collect data and document services after every visit.
• Facilitate clients’ integration into the community by providing support and assistance during social activities.
• Potentially provide personal care for clients, including toileting, oral hygiene care, and eating assistance.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (full-time employees)
• Dental insurance (full-time employees)
• Vision insurance (full-time employees and part-time employees)
• Basic life insurance (full-time employees and part-time employees)
• Voluntary life insurance (full-time employees and part-time employees)
• Short-term disability (full-time employees and part-time employees)
• Long-term disability (full-time employees and part-time employees)
• Retirement plans (full-time employees and part-time employees)
• Paid time off (full-time employees and part-time employees)
• Employee Illness Bank (full-time employees)
• Paid holidays (full-time employees)
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED