JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Direct Care Professional
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
Community Engagement Professionals have direct responsibility teaching independent living skills and socialization as well as for guidance and supervision of the adult/s for who he/she is responsible in the community:
· Oversee physical care;
· Development of acceptable habits and attitudes;
· Management of individual behavior and helping to meet the outcomes and objectives of any service plan;
· Ensuring the daily needs of the individuals are properly met;
· Escorts individuals to and from training and community activities as assigned;
· Provides direct supervision and guidance to ensure safety and welfare of individuals;
· Do a head count at the beginning, ending and periodically throughout the day to ensure presence and well-being of assigned individuals;
· Follows established procedures to report changes/concerns to appropriate persons;
· Observes individuals daily for behavioral changes, physical injuries/conditions and cleanliness;
· Completes data collection in accordance with Individual Service Plan;
· Participates in Interdisciplinary Team;
· Performs required housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment;
· Participates in staff meetings and in-service training as assigned;
· Plans and implements special activities; completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
· This position requires the successful completion of training/certification in CPR, first aid, behavior management, medication administration.
· The successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Good oral and written communication skills.
· Possess caring and positive attitude;
· Enjoys working with all people;
· High School graduate or GED;
· Have demonstrated one-year experience with persons with disabilities through previous work experience or an associate degree, an ability to maintain a stable environment and to provide guidance to adults.
· Personal attributes necessary to be successful in working with special needs persons include the following:
ü The ability to establish rapport and build trust with individuals;
ü Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to unpredictable behavior and circumstance; general knowledge of social services delivery.
· This position requires the successful completion of training/certification in CPR, first aid, behavior management, medication administration.
· This position requires the successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations.
· Most new employees must possess a driver’s license.
Conditions of Employment:
Powerful Expressions LLC employees and/or contractors will, as a condition of employment:
1. Become familiar with the regulations, comply with them in all respects, and help individuals understand and assert their rights,
2. Protect individuals from any form of abuse, neglect and exploitation:
· By not abusing, neglecting or exploiting any individual;
· By not permitting or condoning anyone else to abuse, neglect, or exploit any individual; and
· By reporting all suspected abuse to the Program director or designee.
3. Protecting individuals receiving services from abuse also includes using the minimum force necessary to restrain an individual.
4. Cooperates with any investigation, meeting, hearing, or appeal held under these regulations. Cooperation includes, but not limited to, giving statements or sworn testimony.
5. Perform any other duties required under these regulations.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person