Residential Direct Care

About the Role

This is a part-time position (15 hours per week) with shifts on Sunday from 4pm-11pm and Saturday from 10am-6pm, located on Lawrence Street.

Triangle expects employees to adhere to all policies and procedures, act as role models, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, communicate regularly with supervisors, manage time efficiently, meet productivity standards, and arrive prepared for assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care coverage and support for individuals, responding to issues during assigned shifts.
• Promote growth in QUEST's quality of life areas (e.g., Individual Control, Respect and Dignity, Relationships, Community Membership, Personal Growth & Accomplishments, Personal Well-being).
• Assist individuals with areas identified in their Individual Support Plans, in collaboration with other team members.
• Support individuals in problem-solving, personal care, medical care, socialization, leisure activities, interpersonal skills, household management, money management, activities of daily living, and asserting their human and civil rights.
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Know emergency procedures and basic emergency facts for all individuals at the assigned location.
• Complete necessary documentation, including Communication Log, Case Log, ROADs Charts, Daily Progress Notes, Incident Reports, Medication and Treatment Charts, and Medication Occurrence Reports.
• If certified, dispense medications as prescribed, report medication occurrences, and follow applicable procedures.
• Transport and/or accompany individuals to appointments and community-based activities.
• Maintain Triangle property in good and sanitary condition.
• Attend and participate in supervision, staff meetings, and training as scheduled by the Program Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Ability to verbally communicate, read, analyze, interpret, and write documents.
• Ability to respond to and navigate inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies or family members.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects/tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, or hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Moderate noise level in the work environment.