*We are offering up to a $500 hiring bonus to all direct care staff successfully hired.
This benefit eligible position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Must have valid drivers license and good driving history. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be able and willing to drive all program vehicles. Successful candidate must pass CORI/SAFIS and Driver History check.
Direct Care Staff provide support services directly to adult individuals in the day program, at their places of employment, and/or in their residences. Assists in the implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals including learning routines of daily living, facilitating inclusion in the workforce, and driving individuals to/from employment sites, programs, and residences.
Essential Duties:
· Assist in the implementation of individual service plans and behavior intervention plans.
· Maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating program environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards consumer needs and interests.
· Follows schedule as assigned including reassignments to different program locations as needed.
· Prepares for, attends, and fully participates in staff meetings, and individuals meetings if requested to do so by administration.
· Drive program van and/or personal vehicle as needed for community activities and transport.
· Accurately completes documentation of progress notes, medication logs, and incident reports in accordance with DPH/DDS requirements.
· Complete all expected paperwork in a high quality manner within mandated/required timelines.
· Shows respect and compassion for all members of the program including consumers, families, staff, and other community members.
· Provide individualized support to consumers, which may include activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as toileting, feeding, transferring, self-care, and assistance with mobility including lifting.
· Effectively utilizes any recommended adaptive equipment for individual consumers.
· Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner.
· Maintains professional boundaries with families and consumers.
· Administer medications in accordance with MAP requirements.
· Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies.
Work Location: Multiple Locations
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Direct Support: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR / First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Medication Administration Program (MAP) Certificate (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person