Description

Would you like to make a lasting impact in your local community? Put your talents to use by joining Easterseals Blake Foundation! We are offering a one-time sign on bonus for full time ($300) and part time ($150) positions after providing 90 days of dependable and consistent services!

This position is responsible for a variety of direct supports and activities in the Blake Employment and Community Living programs. This position will provide supports to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the community, a person’s home or program-based setting assisting them to develop a sense of identity, self-worth and independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide on-the-job training tailored to the needs of the member and support them to adjust to their chosen work environment.
• Discover member’s motivation and help develop their skills.
• Present and teach job searching skills and techniques.
• Council members on fine-tuning work habits/skills in preparation for competitive employment.
• Recognize opportunities to fade support when applicable.
• Provide input into job development and additional/alternative job duties.
• Accurately and completely report time in and time out of work
• Keep program running efficiently and follow daily schedule and actively participate in creating daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
• Provide safe transportation to members
• Keep individual file on each person up-to-date. Records and maintains records, progress notes, records daily activities in communication logs, maintains records as needed and may be required to write reports
• Reads and implements members individual support plan (ISP), medical/medication directions, and formalized records concerning member behaviors and activities\Per State of Arizona Regulations
• Provides a safe environment by communicating policies/procedures with members, advocates, and visitors
• Communicates and interacts with members on an individual and group basis in a respectful manner
• Reviews and implements approved policies, standards, services and procedures
• Takes part in developing and implementing Individuated Support Plans or person-centered plans for assigned members
• Participates in staff and administrative meetings as well as in-service trainings

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Clean criminal background check and the ability to obtain and maintain a level one clearance card
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Operate desktop computer, agency cell phone and other technology as required
• Read, write and speak effectively in English
• Must complete all required trainings within 90 days of hire
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Driving is required for the position, must be 21 years old with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3 years)
• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Maintain current CPR, First, Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certification. (State of Arizona, DES, DDD requirement) Agency will provide
• Must successfully clear a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services/Department of Children, Youth and their Families central registry check.
• Other general requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet the minimum combination of education and experience required by the funding source.
• If position requires driving an EBF vehicle, must possess a current/valid Arizona Driver’s license and be insurable under the agency’s automobile policy.
• Maintain current Level One Clearance Card.
• Maintain current CPR, First, Aid, Article IX.
• Must successfully clear a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services/Department of Children, Youth and their Families central registry check. All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

Physical requirements:

The position provides direct support to members with disabilities. The position requires the following physical requirements:

• Must be able to walk, run, climb, stoop, kneel, sit, stand, reach, stretch, bend, squat, and other physical activities.
• Must be able to operate a computer, wheelchair brake, vehicle lifts, etc.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Must be able to communicate with individuals with disabilities.
• Must be able to distinguish smells such as gas and other noxious fumes.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a computer, phone and other office equipment
• May work in outdoor weather work conditions.
• Overnight positions: MUST remain AWAKE throughout entire shift

Psychological Requirements:

• Must be able to remain calm, non-defensive with a supportive attitude during stressful, potential crisis, and crisis situations.
• Must be able to work in an extremely stressful environment where there are considerable mental and emotional demands. Must be able to manage high volumes and unpredictability of work.
• Must be able to remain flexible and reprioritize according to the changing demands of the day.
• Must be able to manage stress in a fast-paced, unpredictable, intense setting.
• Must be able to adapt to diverse cultural environments and communicate in a culturally inclusive manner.

Working Conditions:

May require a high level of energy to perform the daily activities. May require standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, and squatting. May require working in various community employment sites.

Additional Information:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, responsibilities and/or qualifications. Other duties, responsibilities and/or qualifications may be assigned to this position.

Easterseals Blake Foundation is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employer