Job Title: Substitute (Residential)

Description:

• Respects and advocates for each persons rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Empowers each Individual to express their choices, while educating them about social responsibilities and assisting them to be involved with community events, civic groups, etc.
• Maintains communication with families while promoting adaptive social interactions and relationships.
• Follows all aspects of the Individual Plan (IP), Behavior Plan, (when indicated), goals, and services and attends IP meetings as requested by the supervisor.
• Schedules, transports and assists consumers with medical related appointments while following procedures for all documentation and communication of related information to vested parties.
• Dispenses medication administration and performs ordered treatment according to the policies and regulations of the DDA as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Administers basic first aid and follows proper procedures by contacting the Registered Nurse.
• Files Incident Reports for each Individual as needed and ensures the appropriate documented follow-up occurs.
• Assists Individuals to utilize income in a conscientious manner.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, assists individuals with funds and personal property including ensuring all are handled properly and accounted for according to policy including residential budget/purchases/petty cash.
• Assists with training coworkers and substitute staff under the direction of the supervisor.
• Maintains open communication with all staff including the use of the message log and/or emails.
• Attends all staff meetings and meets regularly with supervisor.
• Provides assistance with personal hygiene as per individual needs and follows all dietary menus (and instructions for food/drink preparation) for all Individuals on a daily basis.
• Provides all tasks necessary to ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the residence including assisting Individuals with designated household chores.
• Performs various tasks related to maintaining adequate food and household supplies.
• Plays active role in monthly fire drills, fire equipment checks and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Follows procedure for the use of residential pager and contacting registered nursing staff.
• Regularly completes vehicle maintenance check, fuels vehicles, and safely operates all agency vehicles.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and reports all safety, health and maintenance issues to the proper staff/department.
• Serves as a positive role model to staff and consumers. Maintains positive attitude to create a positive work environment.
• Attends mandatory trainings as defined in Comar 10.22.01.11.
• Maintains daily recordation of all hours to be paid pending approval of the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

HS diploma or G.E.D.

Preference given to those with experience in the field of developmental disabilities

• Ability to read and interpret regulations.
• Ability to learn and effectively use software applications.
• Proficient time management and organizational skills.
• Potentially requires the ability to receive and maintain certification as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT), if needed.
• Knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft software and an ability to learn and effectively use other software applications within agency-designated timeframe.
• Must possess typing skills in order to be productive.
• Potentially requires a valid drivers license with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience and an agency approved driving record.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.