Overview:
Starting Rate: $18.50/hour
Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.
Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma/GED Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
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Demonstrate respect for, and provide information to, individuals regarding human rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
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Follow agency policies and procedures, including work schedule, use of time off and transportation schedule.
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Interact verbally in a professional manner with the individuals supported, families, coworkers, supervisors and community members.
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Demonstrate the ability to set a side personal prejudices and fears to support individual(s) in taking risks and making informed decisions.
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Maintain agency standards of confidentiality.
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Complete required documentation in a timely and professional manner.
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Identify local community resources and ensure individual(s) access to needed local resources on a consistent basis.
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Maintain a respectful manner and tone of voice with others.
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Promote teamwork and open communication among staff members and individuals supported by the program.
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Appropriately implement teaching strategies for ISP goals and behavior plan.
Competencies:
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Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
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Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
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Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
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Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
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Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
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Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
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Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
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Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
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Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
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Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
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One year experience in developmental disabilities or behavioral health area preferred.
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Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.
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Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
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Additional specific experience may be required.
HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.