Primary Responsibilities
- Providing direct assistance in activities needed for the individual participant to sustain work, including job coaching, supervision and training
- Provides direct assistance in training, retraining or improving the social and vocational functioning of the individual participant worker or groups of participant workers
- Implements the behavioral support plans of participants to reduce inappropriate and/or maladaptive behaviors and to acquire alternative adaptive skills and behaviors
- Provides active support and direct assistance in facilitating natural supports at the work site
- Provides other support services at or away from the work site, such as transportation and personal assistance services
- Complete administrative and clerical documentation including but not limited to: Daily notes detailing client activities supporting the approved Individual Support Plan (ISP)/ PLSP
- Responsible for preventing client abuse by adhering to all policies and procedures, attending periodic training, reporting suspicious and inappropriate behavior, and following mandatory abuse reporting requirements
- Designed to support the achievement of integrated employment outcomes consistent with the individuals personal and career goals
- Shall be responsible for any personal assistance needed during the hours that Supported Employment services are provided
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
- One-year prior experience working in a group home setting with developmentally, intellectually and/or physically disabled individuals preferred
- Training Resource Network with 2 months of employment
- Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with special client needs
- Demonstrated organizational and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of Universal Precautions, First Aid and CPR
- Knowledge of proper personal hygiene practices
- Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job
- Ability to complete required documentation both electronically and on paper
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
- FREE virtual doctor visits with a prescription DISCOUNT card for all employees and members of the employee's household.
- NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities through Branch Bank.
- $10,000 in tuition reimbursement annually to further your education endeavors for full-time eligible employees.
- $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Supplemental Insurance, and 401K for eligible employees.