SUPERVISION RECEIVED: C.O.R.E. Coordinator
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None
THIS POSITION IS: Non-Exempt
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 2.Participate in all aspects of the Person-Centered Support Planning (Support Plans) process for persons served. Assist consumers in achieving their desired outcomes through the completion of individual Goals/Action Plans by target dates and document progress. Attend meetings as assigned by the C.O.R.E. Coordinator/Senior Life Enrichment Coordinator/Life Enrichment Director.
• 3.Provide transportation to consumers to and from various community settings and operate specialized equipment as needed in a safe and appropriate manner. Maintain acceptable insurance eligibility.

• 4.Model appropriate and respectful interpersonal relations during interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisor. Support everyone in a friendly and caring manner.

• 6.Complete required training in order to maintain competency in position.

• 8.Practice and promote team participation, negotiation and follow through of assigned responsibilities.
• 9.Facilitate intra-agency communication regarding service provision, Cottonwood policy and general organizational happenings between departmental staff and other Cottonwood personnel by ensuring that information is shared accurately and appropriately.

• 11.Serve as a consumer advocate by preserving and promoting the rights, dignity, and opportunities for choice, health, and safety of persons served.
• 12.Ensure that the services provided to consumers enhance the independence, and self-sufficiency of the persons served through meaningful activities offered throughout each day. Encourage participants to plan learning and leisure activities by listening to individual preferences, and offering choices and suggestions of activities through monthly program meetings and informally through daily conversation.
• 13.Assist in the enhancement of service curriculum. This includes but is not limited to educational, recreational, and leisure classes, local events and outings, Learning Burst activities, and other opportunities for learning and personal growth.

• 17.Staff will attend to the personal needs of consumers, including help with meals, toileting/hygiene, and specific health maintenance as necessary.
• 18.Maintains competency in delegated wellness tasks as determined by nursing staff and maintains accurate documentation
• 19.Participate in and train individuals in services on the proper response to required safety drills.
• 20.Provide emergency/crisis intervention as needed for medical emergencies, evacuation situations, behavioral events, etc.

• 22.Demonstrate the five and fifty rule—greeting everyone when they are within five feet and smiling when they are within fifty feet.
• 23.Develop caring relationships with each individual you work with using lavish praise and positive reinforcement.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid class C driver’s license is required, along with a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance provider. Experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred. Must have the physical ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and carry at least 25 lbs., endure some physical exertion (assisting with transfers, wet mopping etc.), and be able to evacuate consumers in the event of an emergency. Must be able to intervene in the event of a physical conflict and provide assistance with personal care. Must have basic computer skills, be able to access Cottonwood email, and complete data entry. A valid class C driver’s license is required, along with a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance provider. Must be able to pass all required background checks and drug screen.