Innovations Paraprofessional

Therapeutic Alternatives•Thomasville, NC

About The Position

Work one-on-one with a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) to help them reach goals developed for their individual needs and become as independent as possible. Services may take place in a private home or in the community. The position is listed under Respite at $14.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
Must have no substantiated findings on the NC Health Care Abuse Registry.
Must meet SBI and DMV requirements of LME/MCO contracts.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have three full years of driving experience.
Must have an acceptable level of automobile liability insurance.
Must be willing to complete all required training as assigned.
Must have access to a device with an internet connection when services are rendered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement the individual habilitation plan by instructing the person supported in daily living skills, socialization, employment, leisure, and/or recreational activities.
Document services in progress notes, including observations, participation, progress, behavior changes, and other pertinent information. Complete documentation on the day of service and use black ink only; white-out is not acceptable.
Obtain guardian initials or signatures on documentation when required to verify hours worked and services provided.
Follow company policy prohibiting taking a person supported to a private residence without written administrative approval and prohibiting leaving the person unattended in a vehicle or public place.
Supervise or assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, grooming, bathing, eating, and other activities as applicable to the service.
Provide transportation to community services and activities when required.
Assist the person supported with money management.
Encourage the person supported to make appropriate decisions to maximize independent living skills, including making and keeping appointments when applicable.
Assist with prescribed exercises taught by an appropriate professional.
Perform incidental household services essential to the person supported’s care at home.
Monitor progress notes, charts, and programming materials, and maintain required records.
Submit required documentation by deadlines specified by the Service Coordinator or Supervisor.
Complete and maintain current all agency-required training, with at least 12 hours of training each year. Failure to renew training by its due date results in removal from the schedule until training is current.
Become familiar with TA, Inc. policies and procedures, including emergency services and medication-administration regulations.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and consumer conferences, or give advance notice to the Community Services Coordinator if unable to attend.
Receive monthly and as-needed on-site supervision from the Service Coordinator or Supervisor.
Work under the supervision of a Qualified Professional in accordance with G.S. NCAC 27 G .0204.
Become familiar with state regulations applicable to working with the assigned person supported.
Work only service-ordered hours unless the Administrator approves additional hours in advance.
Assume responsibility for the care and maintenance of therapeutic and/or adaptive equipment.
Report changes in the person supported’s condition, family situation, or needs to appropriate personnel.
Report allegations of consumer abuse, neglect, misappropriation of consumer or facility property, fraud against the consumer or facility, or diversion of the consumer’s drugs to the Service Coordinator or Supervisor for investigation and substantiation.
Perform other duties as required by circumstances.