Day Program Paraprofessional

About the role

Assist with adults with I/DD disability in a day program setting. Implement individual Person Centered Plans involving skills that promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, model, assist consumers in daily living skills, socialization, leisure and/or recreational activities, educational and vocational skills.
• Read and be familiar with the Employee Handbook regarding personnel policies and procedures for the agency.
• Engage with and build a rapport with the person served.
• Determine consumer needs and implement the individual’s habilitation plan according to the service definition.
• Document the service provided in progress notes including observations, consumer participation, progress, behavior changes, or any pertinent information relating to the consumer.
• Ensure all documentation is completed on the day the service is provided and completed in BLACK INK only.
• Adhere to company policy prohibiting taking a person supported to a staff’s private residence or leaving the consumer unattended in a vehicle or at any other public place.
• Submit all required documentation by the deadlines specified by the Supervisor.
• Obtain and keep current all training required by the agency according to the service provided and individual’s needs.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and consumer conferences or provide advance notice to Supervisor if unable to attend.
• Receive supervision from Supervisor/Qualified Professional (QP) or Associate Professionals (AP) at least quarterly.
• Report changes in person’s condition, family situation, or needs to the Supervisor.
• Report any allegations of consumer abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Supervisor for investigation.
• Report any destruction or theft of agency property to the Supervisor.
• Report any possible fraud against the consumer or agency to the Supervisor for investigation.

Requirements

• At least 25 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to read, write, understand, and follow directions
• No substantiated findings on the NC Health Care Abuse Registry
• Meet SBI and DMV requirements of LME/MCO contracts
• Valid driver’s license
• Three full years of driving experience
• Acceptable level of automobile liability insurance
• Experience with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred but not required
• Willingness to complete all required trainings as assigned
• Access to a device with internet connection at the time services are rendered