Individual Support Staff

Responsibilities

• Attend to the daily needs of consumers on an individual basis as well as foster increased independence and self‑determination.
• Teach socialization skills and activities of daily living, including household maintenance; self‑care and hygiene; self‑awareness and human development; menu planning, food shopping and preparation; money management skills/budgeting; transportation and community orientation; consumer skills; and utilization of community resources.
• Record and appropriately utilize necessary data, daily progress notes, staff log, and complete all other ISP and program‑required documentation.
• Supervise and document self‑administration of consumer medications as well as administer and document consumer medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance with agency and program procedures.
• Attend all staff training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.

Working Conditions

Physical activities include but are not limited to climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, etc. Exerting in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally. Subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. The worker is subject to hazards such as moving parts, moving vehicles, etc.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Current US driver’s license for 3 years and use of personal vehicle
• Time management and writing skills
• Pass a CORI check, drug test, and driving record check
• Become First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care, and MAP certified within 30 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months experience in human services