P/T ID SERVICE ASSISTANT #0033

CENTRAL PLAINS CENTER•Plainview, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Plains Center is seeking an individual to make a difference in people's lives every single day. This role is for someone who wants to work where they are valued and feel like they make an impact, and enjoys working as part of a team. The mission of Central Plains Center is to improve the quality of life for persons with mental illness, Intellectual Disabilities and chemical dependency, and their families, by providing accessible services and resources which support individual choices and promotes lives of dignity and independence.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or GED
Must have valid TX driver's license and be insurable
Must demonstrate a concern for the rights, privileges, and dignity of individuals served
Must have understanding of the diagnosis of Intellectual Disability and its impact on persons

Responsibilities

Provides daily programming, training, direct care, and supervision to individuals served
Will provide direct care and supervision to individuals with intellectual disability, mental illness, or substance abuse
Will implement treatment plans, crisis intervention, documentation, and supervising medications
Will maintain individual care in a safe, therapeutic and professional manner
Must be able to administer CPR
Must be able to consistently and accurately perform the documentation tasks as assigned
Will demonstrate flexibility in adapting to a situation in which frequent interruptions are inherent
Must be able to transport in Center vehicles both out of town and in town