Direct Care Staff

A.   PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

·         Provides direct supervision, support, and training to adults with disabilities receiving services from NVS.

B.   PRIMARY SCHEDULE:

·          Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm with a 30-minute on duty paid lunch. Days and hours may vary and include evenings, Holidays, and weekends, as needed.

C.   SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·         Works under the supervision of the Day Program Services Site Supervisor as directed by the Day Program Services Program Manager.

D.   SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

·         Is responsible to supervise individuals with disabilities.

E.   QUALIFICATIONS:

·         High School education or equivalent.

·         Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability, minimum of a 3-year driving history.

·         Ability to obtain a Commercial License with passenger endorsements within 6 months of hire date.

·         Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.

·         Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.

·         Ability to be certified in all NVS intervention training including ProAct, Behavior Tools, PCM Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (dependent on location).

F.    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.

·         Provides direct supervision to clients and maintains daily assigned scheduled activities.

·         Participates in assigned client scheduled activities.

·         Collaborates and works efficiently with others.

·         Implements Individual Service Plans (ISP) (teaches skills and coping techniques).

·         Provides support to clients in nutritional cooking program and meal preparation.

• ·         Assists clients with personal care needs as required (i.e. toileting, washing hands, etc.)
• ·         Provides transportation services (buses and/or vans) and assists individuals on and off buses and vans as needed.
• ·         Performs daily documentation according to program guidelines.
• ·         Assists clients with their individual personal needs as required.
• ·         Assists in behavioral situations as they arise.
• ·         Participates in agency sponsored trainings as required to meet mandated Continuing Education Unit requirements.
• ·         Presents and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
• ·         Additional duties as assigned including, filling in at other sites or departments as needed.
• G.   PHYSICAL DUTIES:
• ·         May have prolonged sitting.
• ·         May have prolonged use of computer.
• ·         May have prolonged use of phone.
• ·         May have prolonged driving.
• ·         May have prolonged standing.
• ·         May lift up to 30 pounds.
• ·         May assist in lifting clients.
• ·         Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel.
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• H.   STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:
• ·         Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.
• ·         Effectiveness of operations responsibilities.
• ·         Ability to work and cooperate with others.
• ·         Ability to present and maintain a positive image.