Benefits: On the 1st of the month following 60 days of full-time employment, this position is eligible for Dental/Vision/Health/Life insurance. Paid Annual Leave Time can be used after the 90-day probationary period is completed

Purpose:

Mary Lee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides a day program for adults, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities. This position will provide direct support to the day program. Mary Lee Foundation has been serving individuals with disabilities since 1964. Mary Lee Foundation offers a generous benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off and eight holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Be awake, alert, creative, patient, innovative, and organized and available to assist residents at all times.
• Supervise and assist residents during meal preparation, housekeeping responsibilities, personal hygiene, grooming and other activities as needed.
• Complete records as designated by policies and procedures such as, but not limited to; documentation of training classes, progress notes, medication leave reports and any behavioral management programs.
• Provide input to individual program planning for residents. Train/instruct residents in areas in individual program plan under the training system established by the QIDP/CM, including supervision of residents in day program activities on various life, social and vocational skills
• Be aware of the approximate location of all residents on assigned building.
• Supervise and assist residents in recreational activities both on campus and off campus.
• Assist in general upkeep and repair of facility such as, but not limited to: keeping inside and outside of vehicles clean and ensuring sufficient gasoline level for next usage, cleaning of facility grounds and/or buildings, and informing appropriate management staff for resolving noted problems areas.
• Teach independent living skills classes, supervise and assist participants with meal preparation, prompt and assist participants with personal hygiene, grooming and other activities as needed.
• Check attendance logs and service logs for accuracy and ensure they are turned in a timely manner.
• Make written reports of significant incidents that occur and inform appropriate staff if needed.
• Correct unacceptable behavior and help participants meet the necessary requirements of the day program rules.
• Provide first-aid as needed to participants and assist in the follow through on medical needs.
• Assist in maintaining all necessary supplies for day program such as:cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies, office supplies and supplies needed for classes.
• Assist and ensure general cleanliness and repair of day program and inform appropriate staff for resolving any areas that need repair.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Director/ Asst. Director
• Report suspected abuse & neglect to supervisor immediately (within one hour).
• Safely provide transportation to participants on outings in the community, medical appointments if needed, volunteer assignments, and other scheduled community events.
• Shows compassion, builds rapport and encourages participants in order for them to develop into their full potential.
• Keeps participants on task and redirects focus.
• Works with staff throughout Mary Lee Foundation to meet the needs of each participant in day habilitation.

*Responsibilities are not limited to the above list and may include other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Basic knowledge and skills in Office programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and ability to learn new software in a reasonable time
• Current TX Driver License, or the ability to acquire one within 30 days of employment and acceptable driving record
• Takes initiative and works independently or with other persons within the program, without supervisory directions.
• Consistently complies with all Marylee Foundation policies and procedures
• Is positive and professional with all people in daily interactions
• Willing to teach a small group of clients in a classroom setting with different levels of needs
• Willing to work with a Hoyer lift, be able to do a 2 person transfer or a one person transfer to a wheelchair
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

 Theabovestatementsare intendedtodescribethegeneralnatureandlevelofworkbeing performed by individualsassignedtothis job.They arenotintended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,duties, andskills required of personnel classified in this position.