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 tailored to their needs and become as independent as possible. Services may take place in a private home or in the community. The position pays $17.70 per hour for RADSE: CL&S T2012GC.

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.
Required knowledge of basic principles of I/DD; ability to work with people who may differ in ability, age, economic status, and other areas; empathy and understanding of consumer problems; ability to respond to problems and determine consumer needs; and ability to engage with and build rapport with the person served.

Nice To Haves

Experience with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement the individual habitation plan by instructing the person supported in daily living skills, socialization, employment, leisure, and/or recreational activities.
Document services in progress notes, recording 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 transport of a person supported to a private residence without written administrative approval and prohibiting leaving a consumer unattended in a vehicle or other public place.
Supervise or assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, grooming, bathing, eating, and other applicable care activities.
Provide transportation to community services or activities when required.
Assist with money management.
Encourage the person supported to make appropriate decisions to maximize independent living skills, including making and keeping appointments as 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 all required records.
Submit required documentation by deadlines set by the Service Coordinator or Supervisor.
Obtain and maintain all agency-required training, including at least 12 hours annually; failure to renew training by its due date results in removal from the schedule until training is current.
Know and follow TA, Inc. policies and procedures, including emergency-service procedures and medication-administration regulations.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and consumer conferences, or notify the Community Services Coordinator in advance if unable to attend.
Receive on-site supervision from the Service Coordinator or Supervisor monthly and as needed.
Work under Qualified Professional supervision in accordance with G.S. NCAC 27 G .0204.
Know 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 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.