Opportunities Unlimited is Hiring a HCBS Support Professional Near Sioux City, IA
Summary: Provide direct supervision for persons served while assisting with general daily living skills and needs in their homes and/or the community as assigned.
Understands and effectively implements activities geared toward achieving goals for persons served including but not limited to life skills, personal care, leisure involvement, physical/social/emotional supports.
Prepares timely and accurate documentation including but not limited to program documentation, communication logs, incident reports, seizure reports, M.A.R., and behavior documents.
Provides positive role modeling for all persons served and peers and demonstrates appropriate professionalism.
Work with families to enhance quality of care for their family member.
Provides safe transportation by adhering to transportation policies.
Address issues that arise in a manner that adheres to OU's policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures.
Ensure that all organizational, local, state and federal program guideline are being met and followed.
Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to meet all organizational, local, state, and federal licensing and training requirements including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, MANDT, HIPPA, Universal Precautions, and Mandatory Reporting.
Must be able to attend periodic staff meetings and trainings after normal work hours and possibly weekends.
Must be able to work a varied schedule including but not limited to nights and weekends.
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds to provide physical assistance as needed.
Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be willing to obtain a chauffeurs license/endorsement.
Must be 18 years old to work in some departments or to provide some services (i.e. providing transportation, working in residential HCBS homes).