Innovations Paraprofessional

Therapeutic Alternatives•, NC

About The Position

The Innovations Paraprofessional works one-on-one with a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) to help them reach goals tailored to their individual needs and become as independent as possible. Services may take place in a private home or in the community. The role includes implementing the individual’s habitation plan, supporting daily living and community activities, documenting services, maintaining required records, and following agency policies and state regulations. The stated pay rate is $17.70 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 habitation 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 service day in black ink only, without white-out.
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 a consumer unattended in a vehicle or other public place.
Supervise or assist the person supported with general housekeeping, meal preparation, grooming, bathing, eating, and other applicable care activities.
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 all required records.
Submit required documentation by deadlines specified by the Service Coordinator or Supervisor.
Obtain and maintain current agency-required training, including at least 12 hours annually; remain off the schedule if training is not renewed by its due date until it is current.
Follow TA, Inc. policies and procedures, including procedures for securing emergency services and regulations concerning medication administration.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and consumer conferences, or give advance notice to the Community Services Coordinator explaining inability 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.
Know and follow state regulations applicable to working with the assigned person supported.
Work only service-ordered hours unless the Administrator specifically approves additional hours in advance.
Take 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.