Direct Care Staff

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Direct Care Staff will proactively support and assist in the day-to-day development, training, activities, care and needs of the clients with physical and intellectual disabilities. This position ensures that a clean and safe environment is maintained, and will follow the mission, vision, philosophies, goals, policies and core values of Ability Connection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1) Works both individually and as a team.

2) Performs or assists members with various personal care services and activities of daily living, including but not limited to hygiene, toileting, feeding, transfers, etc.

3) Assists with program activities, educational, vocational, inclusion, independence and health/wellness.

4) Provides hands-on support in the classroom, ensuring the safety, care, training, life skills development and overall success of the members in the program.

5) Assists the Lead Instructor with recording detailed information about each client’s specific learning experiences, appointments, and events into Service Delivery Logs.

6) Follows safety and infection control procedures.

7) Attends in-service programs, client care conferences and staff meetings, as scheduled.

8) Maintains current medication and van training as defined by Ability Connection and job duties.

9) Communicates effectively and appropriately with all staff, clients, family members, volunteers and visitors.

10) Respects the confidentiality of all clients at all times.

11) Maintains a positive working environment and ‘can do’ attitude.

12) Assists the Training Center instructor with the implementation of the curriculum and client engagement.

13) Follows the recommendations of the client’s therapists and providers as it pertains to the client’s needs, safety, care, and development.

14) Completes other duties as assigned.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent required. Excellent verbal and written communication and one-year experience working with people with disabilities. Teaching or classroom experienced strongly preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to complete progress notes on a daily basis. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization as needed.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform basic math skills as they relate to the job.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Driver's License, proof of auto liability insurance, copy of TB test results and CPR certification must be current in personnel file. Must not possess a criminal record that would prohibit the employee from working with people with disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must have good health in order to maintainan acceptable attendance record as established by the agency. Must be able to assist with lifting objects or residents (a minimum of 50 pounds for a one person lift and 150 pounds for a two-person lift) utilizing approved techniques. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Every employee of Ability Connection must adhere to the mission, vision, philosophies, core values and confidential nature of the organization, while maintaining a positive attitude toward our clients, families, volunteers, coworkers, the organization as a whole and the community.

THIS IS NOT A WORK FROM HOME POSITION

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked with individuals with disabilities?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15