Residential

AIMED Human Services•York Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AIMED is a faith-based agency established in 1998, dedicated to serving God's Kingdom through our work. We are an organization committed to quality, honesty, and ethical support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and our team. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of breaking barriers to independence and providing extraordinary support.

Requirements

High School Diploma
One year of Human Service work experience
2-3 years working with autism and intellectual disability, and mental health
Medication administration certification
Must be 21 years old or older
Autonomy – ability to work without immediate supervision
Interpersonal sensitivity (objective awareness of others, tactful interaction, ease in establishing limits)
Reliability and flexibility
Insight and the ability to articulate it
Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a van
Crisis intervention training (i.e., nonviolent crisis intervention, positive approach, etc.)
CPR, First Aid and AED
Must clear ACT 33, 34 and 73 (criminal clearance)

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self-help skills among individuals.
Providing the appropriate and effective behavioral supports tailored to the needs and desires of each individual to enable each to live as independently as possible.
Recognizing when an individual is in a crisis and utilizing the appropriate comprehensive crisis management training, psychiatric, medical back up services and/or the crisis team involved with the individual.
Providing transportation in the community, to jobs, fun social activities, and doctor’s appointments.
Assisting with personal care such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility, ensuring the participant maintains good hygiene.
Helping and teaching daily life skills according to their goals to support independence.
Managing and administering medications.
Performing light housekeeping (laundry, vacuuming, dishes), meal preparation, and grocery shopping.
Clearing walkways of snow/leaves.
Administering and documenting medication according to regulations.
Reporting incidents or neglect to the supervisor.
Following the participants’ individual service plan (ISP).
Tracking and documenting the participant’s progress.
Attending mandatory training and site team meetings.