Job Description & Responsibilities:
Acts as a positive role model and communicates effectively. Completes tasks accurately and on time. Accommodates shift changes to meet individual served/staff ratio as required. Assists the person served in making community connections to ensure a presence in their community. Manages a crisis or responds to emergency medical situations. When appropriate, assists individuals served with activities of daily living (self-administration of medication, hygiene and personal care, nutritional oversight, home duties, supervision on medical appointments and community networking, etc.). Prepare the Individual(s) for nighttime/overnight routine when specified Implements Behavioral Management and Safety Plans, as well as documents data. Effectively carries out ISP goals. Meets frequently with case manager and documents progress notes and goal data. Performs household cleaning and general management duties, and environmental checks. Operates a motorized vehicle and provides transportation for the person served to public settings, provides supports, and supervises for safety. Maintains confidentiality. Maintains all mandatory required training to adhere to compliance regulations. Completes reports as required. Accurately and completely documents all services on the day they occur. Submits all documentation to immediate supervisor on a weekly basis or as needed. Attends all required staff meetings as scheduled. Functions as part of the individual(s) served during all meetings for the individual(s) served to include the ISP, version change meetings, house meetings. etc. Provides positive support and assistance to the individual(s) served in achieving goals as outlined in their ISP. Educates and empowers the individual(s) served to become the person they desire to be. Effectively communicates with the assigned case manager of the individual(s) served to ensure continuity of care. Tracks, records, and documents all aspects per the individual(s) served ISP/BSP/SP. Reconciles and documents the individual(s) served spending/grocery money at the beginning and end of each shift. Ensures the individual(s) served attends the HRST Clinic monthly with all pertinent documentation. Records and documents on all required documentation, including but not limited to the shift communication log, shift change form, temperature logs, visitor's log, etc.
Qualifications
: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities, preferably in a behavior-focused residential home. Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid GA Driver's License, reliable transportation, and car insurance listed as policy holder or listed as a driver on ID Card.
Contact:
Employer: ARC of Southwest GA
Location: Albany, Ga
Link: https://thearcswga.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?id=1373