This is a temporary full-time awake overnight position at one of our group homes that has the potential to become a permanent full or part-time position within our agency. Monday - Thursday shifts are 10:00pm - 7:30am while Friday - Sunday are 8:00pm - 8:00am.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist and support people to realize their goals and attain personal outcomes.
• Assist and support people to develop and/or maintain a natural support network.
• Assist and support people to develop and maintain social roles.
• Assist and support people to maintain their health and well-being.
• Assist and support people to utilize their community and its resources.
• Assist and support people to make informed choices in all aspects of their life.
• Assist and support people to live and work in a safe environment.
• Advocate for people with disabilities and teach members of the community to treat people with dignity and respect by modeling positive attitudes and respectful communication and interactions.
• Work as a member of a team to complete tasks as instructed, be receptive to new ideas, and be creative in solving problems. Work cooperatively with respect to all team members and their contributions.
• Support people to achieve outcomes by providing opportunities to learn and grow regardless of their disability. Provide training and support to help people recognize their rights and actively self-advocate.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about people served, records, personnel practices, internal practices, and the Agency’s business affairs.
• Promote teamwork within and between settings and maintain communication channels. Consistently use people first language in all communication.
• Provide accurate, unbiased, and consistent documentation relating to training goals and medical/behavioral events on a daily basis.
• Display a positive and professional attitude in your interactions with people served, other employees, and other persons with whom your work for Lake Region Corporation brings you into contact.
• Consistently incorporate the Agency’s philosophy in daily services that meet state licensure and regulation requirements as well as Agency determined expectations.
• Abide by all Lake Region Corporation policies and procedures.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work hours assigned. If an emergency (accident, illness, hospitalization, death in family) occurs, notify the Supervisor with as much notice as possible prior to the start of the shift.
• Attend in-services and workshops as appropriate and approved. Attend meetings as requested. Serve on Agency committees as assigned.
• Provide assistance to complete hygiene, grooming, and clothing care. Assist people to maintain their home and assure people have a safe environment.
• Support people to maintain and expand connections in their natural support network of family and friends. This includes telephone calls, email, Facebook, visits, writing letters and opening mail.
• Ensure all necessary agency forms and assessments are completed accurately. Follow all emergency procedures and drills. Assure proper documentation in Therap is completed for the people supported.
• Provide people supported with training and support to maintain their health. Assist with medication administration and follow medical provider’s recommendations. Prepare well-balanced meals and snacks following each person’s diet orders.
• Assist people to access their community and use its resources. This includes grocery shopping, personal shopping, attending special events/activities, and exploring interests. Provide financial assistance by training on budgeting, monitoring petty cash, and getting checks for larger purchases.
• Encourage people to participate in opportunities that facilitate assertiveness and self-esteem. Assist people to fully exercise their rights and make choices.
• Assist people to celebrate the achievement of personal successes/milestones.
• Participate in the personal planning process by providing information to the team about what you know to be the dreams and goals, strengths, needs and preferences of people you support.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Certification in developmental disabilities preferred. Must be willing to meet certification requirements for the position.
• Must be able to perform CPR, AED, First Aid upon certification.
• Must be able to implement Therapeutic Response Techniques.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and lift 10 lbs. overhead.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat frequently throughout shift.