The purpose of this job is to give individuals with developmental disabilities the tools to live as independently as they possibly can and support them on a continuous basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES included, but not limited to:
· Provide training and support in all daily living skills including but not limited to nutrition, personal hygiene, health care, safety, communication, interpersonal relations, mobility, financial management, home management and use of leisure time as outlined in the individual service plan (ISP).
· Ensure consumers are taking medication according to prescribed schedule.
· Accompany consumer and facilitate participation in visits for medical care, therapies, personal shopping, recreation and other community activities as needed.
· Provide training or assistance in meal preparation, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, simple household repairs, and financial and medication management as needed.
· Provide training and support in the areas of social, emotional, physical and spiritual development.
· Become acquainted with consumer’s job setting and key personal supervising the consumer (including job coach, support coordinator, day program, etc.).
· Provide transportation in privately own car or by agency owned vehicle for consumers as directed by House Manager (HM) or Client Services Coordinator (CSC).
· Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner. (i.e.: time sheets, expense reports, daily paperwork)
· Attend and participate in Mandatory ILP Team Meetings and other training and events as required.
· Communicate regularly with House Manager and Client Services Coordinator (as needed), on consumer’s progress, issues and concerns as they arise.
· Other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· The ability to organize, mediate, to be creative, multitask, empathetic, and willing to learn. This includes the development of plans, completion of assessments and daily documentation. Must have knowledge of counseling techniques, behavior modification strategies, medical and psychological aspects of disabilities, able to use the English language, and communicate clearly. Must be able to manage time effectively, to work alone and as a team member. Must have a Georgia State Driver’s License and insured privately owned vehicle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, listen, smell, and reach with hands and arms.
· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 10-130 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pre-employment requirements:
Negative TB test
Negative drug test
Background screening
Fingerprints
Good driving record
Current Driver’s License
Functional privately-owned vehicle
Active vehicle insurance
After date of hire, MUST be available to attend a 40 hour (1 week) orientation.
Must be available for meetings and trainings offered at various times, with at least two weeks notice.
Must be able and willing to transport clients in employee’s privately owned vehicle.
Availability for weekend work is highly preferred.
- Location: Various
- Compensation: $9.00 per hour, benefit eligible after six months of employment
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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