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Posted: 10/20/2026Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group support in residential programs, focusing on enhancing independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life. Proficient in implementing behavioral interventions, managing daily living activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Behavioral Intervention TechniquesActivities Of Daily Living SupportCrisis InterventionMedication Administration ComplianceCommunity Integration Support
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide individual and group support to people served in a residential program
- Teach skills that enhance independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life
- Ensure a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained residential environment
- Assist individuals with community integration, friendships, family engagement, and community-based resources
- Plan recreational and social activities promoting inclusion and emotional well-being
- Support choice-making, decision-making, self-advocacy, and participation in support planning
- Provide access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
- 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, cooking, chores, and generic resources
- Perform hands-on tasks and provide transportation as necessary
- Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor
- Monitor individual funds
- Maintain records, progress notes, communication logs, behavior data, academic data, incident documentation, and activity schedules
- Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
- 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
- Perform housekeeping, snow shoveling, trash removal, and home safety maintenance
- Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned
- Function as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during behavioral or medical emergencies
- Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission as required
- Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function encouraged
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- A valid driver's license
- At least 21 years of age
- Maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months
- Adequate insurance and a safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
- Ability to pass a driver's screening background check
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
- Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living
- Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
- Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
- CPR required within two weeks of hire
- First Aid required within two weeks of hire
- MAP required within 150 days of hire
- PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire
- Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
- Knowledge and use of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, communication, 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
- Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Benefits
Comp & perks- A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution
- Employee-funded 403(b) plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans for eligible employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
- Employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
- Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week
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Hard Skills
Activities Of Daily LivingBehavioral InterventionsCrisis InterventionMedication AdministrationCommunity EngagementAdvocacy TechniquesHousehold ManagementRecord KeepingTransportation AssistanceRecreational Planning
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCultural SensitivityTeam CollaborationEmpowerment SkillsDecision-Making Support
Tools & Technologies
Assistive TechnologyComputer ProficiencyCalculatorPrinterCopier
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care Certification
Industry Keywords
Residential ProgramSelf-AdvocacyCommunity ResourcesInterdisciplinary TeamHuman Rights Advocacy