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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on independence, community integration, and quality of life. Proficient in implementing treatment plans, crisis intervention, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Experience With Developmental DisabilitiesCPR And First Aid CertificationMAP CertificationCrisis Intervention TechniquesTime Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Behavioral InterventionsHousehold ManagementMedication AdministrationRehabilitative SupportCommunity EngagementAssistive TechnologyPhysical Personal ManagementActivity PlanningData DocumentationTransportation Support
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdvocacy SkillsEmpowerment TechniquesTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Office EquipmentAssistive Technology
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care Certification
Industry Keywords
Intellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesCommunity IntegrationSelf-AdvocacyCrisis InterventionRehabilitative SupportBehavioral SupportInterdisciplinary TeamCompliance StandardsHuman Rights Advocacy
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings
- Help individuals build independence, self-advocacy, community integration, friendships, and quality of life
- Facilitate access to community-based supports, resources, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment
- Plan recreational and social activities promoting social inclusion and emotional well-being
- Support work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities
- Provide training and support in rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, fire and safety, appointments, money management, activities of daily living, shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household chores
- Perform hands-on tasks to implement support plans
- Provide transportation for outings, appointments, and community activities
- Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor
- Monitor individual funds and maintain records, progress notes, behavior and academic data, incident documentation, communication logs, and activity schedules
- Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAP requirements and applicable regulations
- Communicate with program nurses, case managers, Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other interested parties
- Participate in mandated training and staff meetings
- Ensure compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
- Maintain home safety and perform housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal
- Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned
- Function as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies
- Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment plans, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs
- Report as required to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission and perform other related duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury strongly preferred
- Strong time management and writing skills
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Current, valid US driver's license held for at least 6 months; posting also states at least one year in the driving requirements section
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 2 weeks of employment
- Must obtain MAP certification within 150 days of employment
- Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days
- Must obtain PBS Tier 1 certification within 150 days of hire
- Must successfully pass CORI, reference, national fingerprinting, and driving record checks
- Ability to maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record when using a personal vehicle
- Knowledge and use of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, communication, participatory planning, crisis intervention, household management, and physical personal management techniques
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
- Ability to assist with physically active duties, lift at least 25 pounds, and perform routine living activities
- Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
- Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Benefits
Comp & perks- Great training
- Great benefits
- Career growth
- Job security