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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree coupled with one year of experience providing direct care to individuals with I/DD in a behavioral health or institutional setting, OR a High School Diploma or equivalent, coupled with 3 years experience providing direct care to individuals with I/DD in a behavioral health or institutional setting.
• At least 21 years of age or older
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving record.
• The ability to sit, bend, squat, reach, be agile, physically pursue individuals on foot and stand for several hours at a time
• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English and direct/respond to individual’s needs
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Works their assigned shift as instructed and may be asked to cover other shifts as directed by management.
• Provide community integration via focused recreational activities.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living and all other aspect of program operation with respect, dignity and within the youth’s rights.
• Provide direct youth supervision, including 1:1 supervision as needed, by staying awake, alert and engaged in the program on all shifts.
• Providing medication monitoring and complete documentation of same following procedures outlined in the operations manual.
• Assures that the daily program schedule, behavior support systems and treatment interventions occur and are properly documented in accordance with the individuals’ treatment plans and as directed by management.
• Accurately and within given timeframes completes documentation of all required documentation as assigned.
• Collect and record data and accurately completes all in-house documentation including but not limited to Vehicle Log, goal tracking, UIR forms, Critical Information Log, Medication Administration Reports (MARs), and Monthly reports.
• Successfully completes required residential training including but limited to: CPR and First Aid; Crisis Management; Medication Administration; Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; New Hire Orientation; Shifting Expectations-Changes in Perception, Life Experience & Services; Life Threatening Emergencies (Danielle’s Law); Stephen Komninos’ Law; Corporate Compliance; In House Orientation; Overview of Childhood Diagnoses; Principles of Behavior Management; Alcohol, Tobacco, & Substance Abuse; Human Sexuality and Aids; Suicide Prevention; and HIPAA.
• Completes annual training, including role specific trainings relative to Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Accompanies individuals to and from appointments and activities per their treatment plans and as assigned.
• Assists program management to builds a positive support network between the individuals, families, case managers, stakeholders, and community members.
• Encourages and ensures that individuals maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment providing hands-on assistance as needed.
• Actively participates in the youth’s admissions and treatment team meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assisted program
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional Development Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement Program