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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on independence, self-advocacy, and community integration. Proficient in implementing behavioral interventions, maintaining compliance with regulatory policies, and effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Experience With Developmental DisabilitiesCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationTime Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Behavioral InterventionsDaily Living Skills TrainingHousehold ManagementCommunity Integration SupportCrisis InterventionPhysical Personal ManagementRecord KeepingMedication AdministrationRecreational Activity PlanningAssistive Technology Support
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCultural SensitivityEmpowerment AdvocacyIndependence Support
Tools & Technologies
Vinfen VanOffice EquipmentAssistive Technology
Certifications & Qualifications
CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1Safety Care
Industry Keywords
Intellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesCommunity ResourcesRehabilitative SupportBehavioral Monitoring
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide individual and group support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential programs
- Teach independence, self-advocacy, daily living, household management, and community participation skills
- Assist individuals with community integration, friendships, family partnerships, employment, volunteering, and other engagement opportunities
- Plan recreational and social activities promoting inclusion and emotional well-being
- Support access to assistive technology, adaptive equipment, community resources, and transportation
- Provide rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, monitoring, and treatment-plan support
- Schedule appointments and assist with money management, grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household chores
- Perform hands-on tasks and maintain a safe, secure, clean home environment, including housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal
- Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to supervisors
- Monitor individual funds
- Maintain records, communication logs, progress notes, behavior and academic data, incident documentation, community membership logs, and activity schedules
- Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAP requirements and 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 regulatory policies and safe work practices
- Provide shift coverage at other homes or programs as assigned
- Serve as a human rights advocate and report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission
- Provide physical intervention and/or First Aid during behavioral or medical emergencies
- Assist with developing, implementing, and documenting ISPs/PSTPs and clinical programs
- Provide transportation using a Vinfen van or personal vehicle
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
- At least 21 years of age
- Current, valid US driver's license; maintained for at least 6 months (the driving section states at least one year)
- Ability to become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment
- Ability to become MAP certified within 150 days of employment
- Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days
- Must pass CORI, reference, national fingerprinting, and driving record checks
- One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function preferred
- Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
- Knowledge of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, communication styles, household management, and physical personal management skills
- Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
- Ability to perform physically active work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting at least 25 pounds, and assisting clients with daily living tasks
- Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
- Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, MAP, PBS Tier 1, and Safety Care within specified post-hire deadlines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Great training
- Great benefits
- Career growth
- Job security
- Equal opportunity employment