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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including the implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and crisis management techniques. Proficient in advocacy, communication, and maintaining documentation while fostering community integration and engagement.
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Direct Care ProvisionCrisis Management TechniquesIndividual Support Plans (ISPs)CPR and First Aid CertificationKnowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis
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Hard Skills
Crisis Intervention TechniquesIndependent Living Management SkillsPhysical Personal Management SkillsData CollectionDocumentationAdvocacy TechniquesParticipatory Planning TechniquesCommunication StylesOrganizational SkillsTime Management
Soft Skills
Presentation SkillsPersuasive SkillsCollaborative SkillsPositive Role ModelAbility to Work Independently
Tools & Technologies
Office EquipmentComputer Operation
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationSafety Care CertificationNET Certification
Industry Keywords
Intellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesBehavioral ChallengesCase ManagementInterdisciplinary TeamCommunity IntegrationRehabilitative ActivitiesSkill BuildingHygieneSocialization
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide direct care, instruction, and skill building to adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges
- Facilitate rehabilitative and meaningful activities for individuals and groups
- Support development in self-care, self-direction, independent living, hygiene, toileting, first aid, communication, socialization, motor skills, art, music, and horticulture
- Assist with case management responsibilities
- Provide input for interdisciplinary team reviews
- Assist in developing Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and maintain contact with families, funding sources, and ISP team members
- Implement clinical and daily plans and recommend or implement program improvements
- Maintain daily documentation, data collection, and progress notes
- Ensure members remain actively engaged throughout the day and offer choices
- Communicate with management regarding treatment and programs
- Participate in case management and other teams
- Support crisis management using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Safety Care
- Assist with staff training as needed
- Maintain program area, supplies, and equipment
- Advocate for persons served and support community integration through community, volunteer, reverse integration, and friendship opportunities
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma or GED required
- One year of relevant work experience/training
- Previous experience working with similar population preferred
- Strong time management, organizational and writing skills
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment
- Must be able to become MAP certified within 150 days of employment, if applicable
- Must successfully pass CORI, SORI, reference, and national fingerprinting background checks
- Knowledge of advocacy techniques
- Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis with developmental disabilities population
- Knowledge of different communication styles
- Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
- Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
- Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
- Knowledge of physical personal management skills
- Knowledge of independent living management skills
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
- Presentation, persuasive, and collaborative skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to provide a positive role model
- Driving requirement using a Vinfen van or personal vehicle
- Personal vehicle users must maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record
- Valid US driver's license required at employment; drivers must be at least 21, have held the license for at least one year, and pass a driver's screening background check
- Ability to perform physically active duties, lift at least 25 pounds, and assist clients with daily living tasks
- Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
- CPR required within two weeks of hire
- First Aid required within two weeks of hire
- Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
- NET required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Weekday 8 am–4 pm schedule
- Certification trainings offered through Vinfen upon hire
- Equal Opportunity Employer