This position is responsible for the safety, training, and welfare of persons in a group home. This position protects the civil and legal rights of those persons.

Major Duties

Prepares snacks and meals for persons served; prepares balanced diet commensurate with menus; prepares and serves meals.

Orders, stores, and maintains proper quantity of food used in meal preparation; stores leftover food for later consumption.

Cleans and directs other in cleaning equipment, kitchen and dining facilities, and the total home environment; ensures compliance with health and sanitation standards in order to ensure acceptable inspection scores.

Assists in providing individual training in accordance with programming plans; monitors progress through data collection and report formulation; conducts training in accordance with plans; maintains security and confidentiality of person’s records.

Completes necessary documentation including daily log and activity records.

Assists in transporting persons.

Provides and promotes recreational and leisure activities to persons served.

Administers medication in accordance with policies and procedures.

Maintains certification in CPR, First Aid, Medication Assistance (MAC), and CPI.

Assists with daily living skills and training on personal goals for persons served in home setting.

Performs other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary; not otherwise specified.

Knowledge Required:

Knowledge of agency policies and of Alabama Department of Mental Health and Medicaid guidelines.

Knowledge of the nature of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Knowledge of food preparation and service principles.

Skill in the provision of care to persons with intellectual disabilities.

Skill in problem solving.

Skill in prioritizing and planning.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations and a completion of high school diploma or a GED.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Possession of a valid driver’s license, a good driving record. A commercial driver’s license may be required.