Direct Care II Part- Time (DOH/LLCP #74947+)

About the role

This position will provide highly skilled services to developmentally disabled and/or mentally ill individuals in a residential, home‑based & community setting. Incumbent will monitor individuals' medical, physical and emotional well‑being, participate in treatment programs and assist with personal hygiene, as well as provide technical assistance to less experienced technicians. Incumbent will also be responsible for daily documentation to include services performed, individual's condition and progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide and mentor daily living skills while ensuring the health and safety of the individual served.
• Monitor individuals' medical, physical and emotional well‑being.
• Participate in treatment programs.
• Assist with personal hygiene.
• Provide technical assistance to less experienced technicians.
• Complete daily documentation of services performed, individual's condition and progress.
• Work in a 24/7 setting.
• Drive to meet the needs of individuals served (daily driving required).
• Occasionally stay overnight as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience related to the essential duties; any combination of education from an accredited college/university in a related field and/or direct experience totaling one (1) year may substitute.
• Position is designated as safety sensitive; subject to pre‑employment and random alcohol/drug testing per federal and state law.
• Must pass a criminal background check; employment conditional on results.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico, or obtain it as a condition of continued employment.
• Successful completion of HIPAA training is required.

Skills

• Monitoring medical, physical, and emotional well‑being.
• Providing and mentoring daily living skills.
• Assisting with personal hygiene.
• Providing technical assistance to less experienced staff.
• Completing accurate daily documentation.
• Ensuring health and safety in a 24/7 environment.
• Driving (daily) and holding a valid driver's license.
• Defensive driving certification.
• HIPAA compliance.

Pay

Salary range: $18.69 – $28.04 per hour ($38,885 – $58,327 annually).

Schedule

Part‑time position: 24 hours per week, with shifts scheduled Friday through Monday (various shifts).