Definition of Position

Provides direct care assistance and training to people with developmental disabilities who live in residential settings, based on each individual's skills, preferences, needs, choices, and values. Provides opportunities for individuals to be as independent as possible, to develop relationships with others, and to be involved in their community. Reports to the Residential Manager.

Staff Requirements

Benefits: 

• 401k
• Health Insurance (Including Vison & Dental)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Expense Reimburesment 
• PTO
• Free Paid day off for Birthdays
• Advancement Opportunities
• CPR Training 

Job Responsibilities:

• Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying supervisor of changes to assigned work schedule, possibly being mandated to work an extra shift
• Clocks in and out before and after every shift and submits
• Completes and maintains all required state mandated training requirements within 30 days of
• employment, and annually thereafter
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required
• Daily Programming

• Provides transportation to and from activities
• Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals
• Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social, and community activities based on their
• preferences and individual plans
• Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks
• Promotes participation and involvement in community outings
• Ensures individuals’ rights are protected
• Treats individuals with dignity and respect
• Activities of Daily Living

• Administers medications to individuals as assigned
• Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are always groomed
• Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing
• their hands, and eating
• Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences
• Encourages individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their
• individual plan and behavior plan
• Keeps residence-both interior and exterior-and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy plans
• and encourage them to participation in home upkeep as appropriate according to their individual
• Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning and washing dishes, as Communication
• appropriate according to their individual plan

• Observes individuals for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluates for changes in emotional and physical status. Reports and noted problems to the Residential Manager immediately and completes a written incident report form
• Reports all medical related incidents to the Residential Manager
• Represents KZL Agency in a professional manner to families, support coordinators, state officials,
• and community partners when required
• Maintains individual confidentiality
• 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Communicates with Residential Manager when items related to individuals’ personals needs and personal space need to be purchased

Teamwork

• Treats all individuals and coworkers with dignity, respect, and fairness
• Work as a team to ensure all job responsibilities are complete
• Provides support to other team members when individuals are having behavioral issues.
• Documentation

• Documents all program data, including but not limited to: ISP data, behavioral plan data, individual funds requests, attendance
• Documents individual’s health (sugar levels, insulin intake)
• Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensures Medication Administration Record (MAR) entries are completed daily
• Reviews, acknowledges, and completes communication documentation including but not limited to Team Lead Responsibilities
• T-logs, S-comms before, during, and at the end of every shift

• Meets directly with staff monthly to coordinate services provided in the homes
• Provides guidance, direction, support, and ongoing training, development, and constructive
• feedback
• Communicates to the Residential Manager issues and/or concerns with the residential staff
• Encourage the acquisition of skills in order to achieve a greater level of independence
• Oversees the operations of residential homes
• Oversees the purchase of residential home supplies and equipment
• Ensures that the home is clean, safe, secure, and maintained in accordance with acceptable
• company standards and the Policy and Procedures manual and state regulations
• Oversees cleanliness and maintenance of residential home vehicles
• Monitors medication refills were delivered and replaces old blister packs with new
• Developing weekly menus that meet the nutritional requirements as outlined in the Chapter 6400
• regulations
• Ensures groceries are ordered for either pick-up or delivery on a weekly basis
• Ensures each individual’s rights are protected
• Will act as an on-call supervisor when scheduled
• Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required. Associate’s degree preferred
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and /or mental illness.
• A Valid Pennsylvania Driver License / Proof of vehicle insurance
• Reliable transportation
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background investigation
• Current Physical/Negative TB test result