IDD Provider Specialist-RT

Lakes Regional Community Center•Waxahachie, TX

About The Position

The IDD Provider Specialist is responsible for facilitating group and individualized activities in Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) and/or residential settings, while providing direct care to people with developmental disabilities. The role supports individuals’ therapeutic programs, daily living skills, health needs, and individualized goals. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements

Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and modalities for working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and co-workers.
Ability to assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness and implement changes as indicated.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills, preferably including MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Implement and evaluate therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Plan individualized activities.
Liaise with individuals’ Provider Care Coordinators and family members.
Complete daily documentation of services.
Comply with safety procedures and assist with monitoring facility and vehicle maintenance.
Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team when requested.
Provide direct care, including assistance and training with personal hygiene, food preparation, feeding, mobility, community access, recreation, leisure activities, and basic health care needs.
Train and assist individuals with activities of daily living, including medication administration and monitoring, housekeeping, transportation, and other individualized goals.
Implement behavior management programs and provide emergency behavior- or health-related interventions as necessary.
Foster a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment and serve as a positive role model.
Assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness and implement changes as indicated.

Benefits

Employer cost-sharing of health coverage, including 50% of elected dependent coverage.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Loan forgiveness program.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.
Employer-paid term life insurance.
Employer-matched retirement contributions up to 5% of base salary.
Optional dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
Wellness program.
13 paid holidays per year.
Two weeks of paid vacation leave per year, with a graduating accrual rate.
More than two weeks of paid sick leave per year.