DIRECT CARE 2

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write monthly progress notes, Individual Support Plans, assessments and objectives for annual reviews, and all other paperwork related to caseload as requested by Residential Manager.
• Attend and participate in all meetings and chart data collected from programs regarding individual(s).
• Absorb and develop behavior plans or other intervention strategies.
• Instruct, supervise and evaluate individuals in all areas of community living as outlined in each support plan and record data on all instructional programs.
• Implement all behavior plan interventions as assigned. These behavioral interventions may include physical restraint.
• Maintain valid Driver’s License and provide transportation as required by program.
• Aid and support individuals as needed with scheduling and attending medical appointments and appropriately document.
• Administer medications, as required, in accordance with medication administration procedures.
• Aid and support individuals as needed with scheduling and attending social and leisure activities such as: family gatherings, religious celebrations, community events, and social gatherings.
• Maintain residence and yard in clean, orderly condition as outlined by Manager.
• Actively assist and support individuals as needed with personal care responsibilities, may include: diet, exercise, meal preparation, bathing, shaving, dressing, toileting etc.
• Aid and support individuals as needed with physical direct care, may include: physical or mechanical transfer of individuals from wheelchairs to van, chair, or shower etc.
• Adhere to all established lines of communication, dress in a professional manner and represent a positive and proactive attitude with coworkers, families and referral agencies.
• Write reports, including daily shift reports, and other required documentation utilizing professional and appropriate documentation skills.
• Attend all required meetings, and adhere to all program routines and the schedules and needs of individuals under supervision.
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide coaching to new co-workers as directed.
• Adhere to agency safety standards.
• Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required, including other programs.
• Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Educational background related to a field such as: psychology, social work, special education, or related human service work preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion and maintenance of all state and agency mandated trainings, including medication administration.
• Willingness to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.