About us

REACH Columbus, Inc provides experiences and activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our PAC service helps our participants build relationships, learn life skills, do fun activities, and learn healthy habits in fun ways in a one on one environment out in the community.

The primary goal of this position is to help individuals build strong social skills and encourage independence while creating an environment that allows the participant to thrive. Must provide support to ensure the participant can attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provide active care for designated participants, wherever needed. Develop an individualized approach to participant care by providing instruction in communication skills, daily living skills, socialization skills, fine and gross motor skills, perceptual skills, and any other areas based on programming and participant needs.
• Must remain actively engaged with all participants. Participants may have medical and / or behavioral needs that will require some form of care.
• Document the major activities and supports provided for participants in daily notes. Complete all documentation in a professional, accurate, and timely manner according to agency standards
• Input documentation into InCare programming including but not limited to: behavior, seizures, accidents/incidents, and progress on objectives on a daily basis.
• Must be able and willing to use personal cell phone as needed.
• Responsibly pass or monitor medication administration based on needs of the participant.
• Must be willing to drive / take participants on daily living activities.
• Provide a safe environment for all participants. Plan and participate in all special community based activities for participants. Discover and foster activities that promote a meaningful day.
• Display patience in all situations involving participants. Speak in an even and positive tone of voice when conversing with participants.
• Appropriately respond to participant’s behavior via verbal and/or physical intervention based on the needs of the participant.
• Provide services in compliance with all funding sources and governing bodies (CARF, State Board of Health, State and Federal Law). Maintain confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and agency policies.
• Follow policies/procedures set forth by the agency in specific department you are working.
• Create a positive environment for participants, parents, guardians, and participating staff.
• Must be able to care for the physical needs of the participant including feeding, hygiene, and toileting. Must be capable of assisting in physically transferring/moving participants when needed. Physical activities may include but not be limited to: lifting up 25-50 pounds (depending on participant); bending; reaching; stretching; grasping; visual acuity; walking; squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing, crawling, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, guiding, transporting and wheelchair securement. Provide first aid and physical assistance to the individual as needed.
• Use of medical adaptive equipment including, but not limited to: wheelchair, Hoyer lift, shower chairs, blood sugar testing equipment, CPAP, oxygen, BP and any others required.
• For the safety of our participants, you must be punctual and have consistent attendance.
• Maintain professional communication with participant, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and trainings as authorized.
• Display a team-oriented, cooperative attitude while maintaining a positive working relationship with co-workers, supervisory staff, and participants.

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

• One on one in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience working with participants with intellectual disabilities is preferred.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong teamwork skills.
• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining annual certification in CPR, First Aid, CPI and Med Core A & B and perform if necessary.
• Proficient in word processing and computer operation.
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements.
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with Medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier preferred.
• Possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting participants.
• Must have the ability to successfully work in independent settings. Must have the ability to communicate during a crisis situation

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job. The immediate supervisor may elaborate on the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person