Sponsored Residential Provider for Adults and Children

Job description

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****THIS POSTION REQUIRES YOU TO OPEN YOUR HOME TO AN INTELLECTUALLY OR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULT(S) OR CHILD(REN) TO HAVE THEM LIVE WITH YOU****

JOB TITLE: Sponsored Residential/Direct Care Staff

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Senior Program Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sponsored residential/direct care worker having direct responsibility for guidance and supervision of the adult(s) or children to whom he/she has assigned in their home; oversee physical care; development of acceptable habits and attitudes; management of individual behavior and helping meet the goals and objectives of any service plan; ensuring the daily needs of the individuals are properly met; escorts individuals to and from training and community activities as assigned; provides direct supervision and guidance to ensure safety and welfare of individuals; do a head count at the beginning, ending and periodically throughout the day to ensure presence and well-being of assigned individuals; follows established procedures to report changes/concerns to appropriate persons; observes individuals daily for behavioral changes, physical injuries/conditions and cleanliness; complete data collection in accordance with Individual Service Plan; participates in Interdisciplinary Team; performs required housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment; participates in staff meetings and in-service training as assigned; plans and implements special activities; completes special projects and other duties as assigned. This position requires successful completion of training/certification in CPR, first aid, behavior management, and medication administration. The successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations is also required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities;

Good oral and written communication skills. Possess caring and positive attitude; enjoys working will all people; a high school graduate or GED, have demonstrated one year experience with persons with disabilities through previous work experience or an associate degree with the ability to maintain a stable environment and to provide guidance to adults. Personal attributes necessary to be successful in working with special needs persons include the following: the ability to establish rapport and build trust with individuals; ability to respond quickly and appropriately to unpredictable behavior and circumstance; general knowledge of social services.

This position requires the successful completion of training/certification in CPR, first aid, behavior management, and medication administration. The successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations and must possess a driver’s licenses.

Serenity C&C, Inc.’s employees and/or contractors will, as a condition of employment:

• Become familiar with regulations, comply with them in all respects, and help individuals understand and assert their rights.
• Protect individuals from any form of abuse, neglect and exploitation (i) by not abusing, neglecting or exploiting any individual: (ii) by not permitting or condoning anyone else to abuse, neglect or exploit any individual; and (iii) by reporting all suspected abuse to the program director. Protecting individuals receiving services from abuse also includes using the minimum force necessary to restrain an individual.
• Cooperates with any investigation, meeting, hearing or appeal held under these regulations. Cooperation includes, but not limited to, giving statements or sworn testimony.
• Perform any other duties required under these regulations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 757-788-8490

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,500.00 - $6,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• This is a 24/7 position caring for an intellectually or developmentally disabled person in your home 24/7 full time. Is this what you're interested in?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dealing with ID/DD persons: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $2,000.00 - $6,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person