DIRECT SERVICE WORKER - Lafayette, LA

Location: Surrounding Areas--OPENINGS

We are currently looking for staff members who are motivated and enjoy helping people wo have intellectual developmental disabilities and also some mental challenges. If you are interested in helping these individuals text the number below.

Qualifications: Must have reliable transportation, and at least one year of documented experience in this field. Must be able to pass all background checks. If you are interested in any of these positions, text 337-290-8837 with your availability and where you live.

Lafayette: 10p-6a

Sunset: 3p-11p, 7a-7p

New Iberia: 6p-6a

Opel: 7a-3:30p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a, 3:30p-7p

Eunice: 6a-2p, 2p-10p

Crowley: 7p-7a

Kaplan: 9a-12p Mon-Fri--Housekeeping and cooking

St. Martinville: 1p-9p weekdays, 6a-6p weekends

Job Title: Direct Service Worker

Reports To: Program Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Division: Direct Care

FUNCTION: This position has the responsibility of being the primary staff for clients. As such the direct care staff person is responsible for providing the prescribed program of Active Treatment to each client based on the Individual Plan-of-Care. This employee provides the actual training, and also provides the day to day supervision, guidance, and support to clients, which may be required to facilitate each client's individual learning and development. This employee works under the direction of the Program Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Additionally, persons must be at least 23 years of age, but no person shall be employed who is less than 18 years of age.

An employee who fills this position must participate in all training, must work when assigned to work by the Program Director, and must follow the rules and regulations of LHRC. Additionally, direct care staff persons must follow all directions, procedures, and guidelines for the provision of individual program of clients.

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types or work performed in positions allocated to this class. The absence of specific statement of duties doesn't not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

• Implement through training, individual client's Individual Plan of Care.
• Where applicable, implement according to requirement individual client's or group Behavior Management Plan.
• Where applicable, supervise the self-administration of medication by residents.
• Be familiar with Direct Care Staff Persons Checklist (see handbook). Assist in developing and implementing Active Treatment.
• Participate in intake and individualized plan of care and development of same.
• Provide individual and group counseling under the direction of the Program Director and/or House Manager.
• Record all accident/incidents occurring on each shift.
• Inspect living areas for repairs and cleanliness.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures relative to the residents (discipline, medical emergencies, safety, runaway/elopements).
• Supervise all activities, events, and functions.
• Provide necessary transportation.
• Restrict inappropriate behaviors in residents and assist them is developing alternate appropriate behaviors.
• Train residents in good personal habits, e.g. grooming, eating, hygiene.
• Supervise, participate in, and train residents in cooking, meal planning, shopping, and all household maintenance activities.
• Supervise, guide, train, participate, and encourage participation in a variety of recreational/leisure-time activities, social skills, and development activities.
• Ability to transport up to 30 pounds.

• Other duties as assigned by Program Director, House Manager or his/her designee.