Innovations Paraprofessional

About the role

Make a difference in someone’s life. Work one on one with a person with I/DD helping them to reach goals developed for individual needs to assist them to become as independent as possible. You could be working with them in a private home or a location in the community.

Responsibilities

• Pick up the individual at her apartment in Denton and transport to her Day Program in Lexington, then return home; also transport to volunteer job sites during working hours.
• Implement individual habilitation plan: instruct in daily living skills, socialization, employment, leisure/recreational activities.
• Document services provided in progress notes (observations, participation, progress, behavior changes) using black ink only, completed same day; obtain guardian’s initials/signatures as required.
• Adhere to company policies: no taking consumer to private residence without written approval, never leave consumer unattended in vehicle or public place.
• Supervise/assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, grooming, bathing, eating, etc.
• Provide transportation to community services/activities as required.
• Assist with money management and encourage independent decision‑making (including making/keeping appointments).
• Assist with prescribed exercises taught by appropriate professionals.
• Perform incidental household services essential to consumer care at home.
• Maintain records, submit documentation by deadlines, monitor progress notes/charts/programming materials.
• Complete agency‑required training (minimum 12 hours per year) and keep certifications current.
• Familiarize with TA, Inc. policies/procedures, emergency services, medication administration regulations.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and consumer conferences; give advance notice if unable.
• Receive on‑site supervision monthly/as needed; supervised by a Qualified Professional per G.S. NCAC 27 G .0204.
• Assume responsibility for care/maintenance of therapeutic/adaptive equipment.
• Report changes in consumer condition, family situation, or needs; report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, fraud, or drug diversion.
• Perform other duties as required by circumstances.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability 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 with 3 full years of driving experience.
• Acceptable level of automobile liability insurance.
• Willing to complete all required trainings as assigned.
• Access to a device with internet connection at the time services are rendered.
• Experience with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred but not required.

Skills