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Core 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 InterventionCommunity Integration SupportDaily Living Skills AssistanceCrisis InterventionAdvocacy Techniques
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Hard Skills
Daily Living ActivitiesBehavioral InterventionsCommunity EngagementMedication AdministrationRecord KeepingAssistive Technology SupportRecreational Activity PlanningPhysical InterventionFirst AidCPR
Soft Skills
CommunicationEmpowermentTeam CollaborationTeachingDecision-Making
Tools & Technologies
ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter
Certifications & Qualifications
CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1Safety Care
Industry Keywords
Residential ProgramSelf-AdvocacyCommunity-Based ResourcesIndependent LivingRegulatory ComplianceHuman Rights AdvocacyInterdisciplinary Team
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
- Maintain a safe, secure, and clean residential environment
- Assist individuals with community integration, friendships, family engagement, and community-based resources
- Plan recreational and social activities promoting social inclusion and emotional well-being
- Support choice-making, self-advocacy, decision-making, and independent living
- Support access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
- Support work, volunteer, and community engagement opportunities
- Provide training and support involving rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, fire and safety regulations, appointments, money management, ADLs, shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household chores
- Perform hands-on tasks and provide transportation as necessary
- 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 consistent 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 regulatory policies, procedures, standards, safe work practices, and universal precautions
- 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
- 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 preferred for employment consideration
- High school diploma or equivalent required; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
- Valid driver's license required at time of employment
- At least 21 years of age
- Maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months
- Adequate insurance and 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
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
- Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
- Ability to assist clients with daily living and routine living activities
- Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
- CPR required within two weeks of hire
- First Aid required within two weeks of hire
- MAP required within 90 days of hire
- PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire
- Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
- Ability to use advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, communication, teaching, and household management techniques
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats