Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $21.00
Instruction and supervision of individuals in all aspects associated with day and/or residential programming, including but not limited to adjustment counseling, coping and functional skill building, functional activities and community outings. Ensure the health, safety and well being of individuals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with development and implementation of staff training, behavior plans and crisis intervention as assigned by the behavior specialist, support management specialist or site management.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of community activities.
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Administers medication following proper procedures.
• Safely transports individuals to and from activities.
• Ensures supplies are available to meet individuals’ needs.
• Participates in general staff meetings, in-service training and other pertinent agency and community program meetings.
• Performs CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
• Responsible for recording time worked at the start and end of each shift.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One year of related experience preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License that meets agency policy.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
- Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
- Ability to read and comprehend plans and documentation.
- Basic computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
- Ability to lift and transfer individuals manually and mechanically as required by prescribed program/plan.
- Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in pieces of equipment.
- Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention certification as per regulatory guidelines.
- CPR certification required.
- Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory guidelines.
