Houseparent - North Avenue Home (Macon)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Milledgeville, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 1 (SSS010) or position equivalent.
National and State Background Check

Nice To Haves

Two years' experience working with Adult Mental Health Individuals
High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.
Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
Plans, shops for, and prepare meals, including special diets, and assists families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.
Performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
Participate in case reviews.
May advise clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
Instructs clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction.
Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
Assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.
Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained.