What are the responsibilities and job description for the IDD Provider Specialist-PRN position at Lakes Regional Community Center?
The IDD Provider Specialist position is responsible for group and individualized activities at the Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) and/or residential settings program, and also provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include:
- Implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, planning individual activities
- Liaison with individual's Provider Care Coordinators, and family members.
- Daily completion of documentation of services, complying with safety procedures and assist with monitoring facility and vehicle maintenance.
- Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, as requested.
- Provides direct care services to include assistance and training with personal hygiene, food preparation, feeding, mobility, community access, recreation, leisure activities, and maintenance of basic health care needs.
- Provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, housekeeping, transportation, and other individualized goals.
- Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary.
- Fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for individuals; and serves as a positive role model for those we serve.
Shift: PRN (As needed)
Salary: $16.00/hrly
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness and implement changes as indicated.
- Must be knowledgeable of therapeutic techniques and modalities of working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Exercise independent judgment, be able to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with individuals and co-workers.
- Prefer working computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
Salary : $16
