Job Description
Position
Direct Support Staff (DSS) provide an array of services to individuals in a Group Home setting to individuals who have been diagnosed with IDD in community settings. To provide companionship services, care, and protection.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and perform as an effective adult model for people we support.
- Adhere to assigned schedule and report for duty for the hours assigned and implement planned schedule to include activities, menu, and appointments.
- Implement ISP goals.
- Maintain watchful oversight as outlined in the ISP and in accordance with Nue Beginnings Residence Homes Inc. policies and procedures.
- Keep accurate daily documentation of activities (progress notes), fire/ disaster drills, behavior support plans, monitor and track targeted behaviors, medications, ISP tracking, as well as other documentation and enter into documentation the case management system.
- Supervise the self-administration or administer medication for individual.
- Assist in creating a physical environment that lends to progress including house cleaning and laundry.
- Assist with the execution of ADLs.
- Communicate professionally and act respectfully with individuals we serve, support, their families, and community stake holders.
- Assist with coordinating medical and dental appointments for individuals in the home, such as transportation etc.
- Adhere to Nue Beginnings Residence Home Inc. policies concerning confidentiality of consumer information.
- Compliance with Nue Beginnings Residence Home Inc. documentation by use of electronic case management system.
- If applicable, monitor house funds, i.e., making funds available for recreational events, document individual spending of funds, collect receipts and follow Nue Beginnings Residence Home Inc. finance procedures and policies.
- If applicable, develop weekly/monthly menu with individual assistance.
- If applicable, monitor the vehicles assigned to the homes i.e., cleanliness, good repair, etc.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- US work authorization (Required)
Education/Experience
High School Diploma and experience in the area of developmental disabilities, mental health, or aging, preferably with the focus being on community-based programs. Minimum of 1 years experience is required.
Job Type: Full and Part Time
Pay:
Group Home Staff starting at $15.00
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 3:45 pm to 12am
Alternating weekends
Saturday and Sunday 7:45 am to 8pm
Monday to Friday 11:45pm to 8am
Alternating weekends
Saturday and Sunday 7:45 pm to 8am
Please contact Sandra Chambers at sandrachambers@nuebeginnings.net
Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $15.00/hour.
About Nue Beginnings Residence Home Inc: Nue Beginnings Residence Home Inc in Marietta, GA is looking for an individual to join our 9 person strong team. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and engaged.
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