Job Details
Overview
Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Shift Details
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 11p-9a
Responsibilities
* Maintain residence in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
* Assist individuals in their morning routines, ensuring that they are appropriately prepared for the routines of the day.
* Provide awake coverage when required to assist individuals in evacuating during fire drills or in any emergency situation.
* Assist people with medications and health care needs, monitor and communicate health care issues.
* Physically assist people during emergency procedures or as needed for required care.
* Participate in the development of Individual Service Plans and implement ISP objectives consistently.
* Ensure that people's human rights, privacy and confidentiality are respected.
* Ensure that people's transportation needs are met.
* Role model appropriate behaviors, dress and social norms.
* Maintain communication with other staff through the use of the daily log, incident reports, etc.
* Participate in all required trainings, staff meetings and supervisions.
* Complete required trainings and maintain certifications.
* Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.
* Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
* Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
* Respect -shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
* Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
* Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
* Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
* Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
* Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
* Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
* Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
* Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* One year experience in developmental services/behavioral health area preferred.
* Valid driver's license along with an acceptable driving status.
* Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
* Additional specific experience may be required.
HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.