Per Diem Program Relief

About the role

Provide individual and group support to clients in a residential or day program/clubhouse. Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Function in a professional role in order to fulfill programmatic needs/ routines.

Responsibilities

• Aid in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.
• Responsible for a variety of daily tasks with clients, including rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions, and monitoring.
• Support clients in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
• Assess clients' physical and emotional status and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain program site safety and perform daily living and cleaning tasks.
• Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, time sheets, and application forms.
• Perform crisis intervention, as needed.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques.
• Knowledge and use of different communication styles.
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
• Teaching skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide role model behaviors.