Responsibilities:

· Represent OAC in a positive and professional manner in community meetings, events and social functions.

· Provides day-to-day organization and implementation of activities that promote an organized and positive environment. Ensure as the primary professional working with individuals, an environment that is person-centered, organized, non-reactive, and promotes independence.

· Is able to independently make decisions in regard to best practices, quality assurance, risk management and problem-solving. This includes timely response to and documentation and reporting of serious injuries.

· Demonstrates the ability to coach, teach, and mentor individuals in all aspects of home management and personal independence. This includes actively teaching and promoting individual rights and self-advocacy.

· Engages clients in ongoing, meaningful active treatment and the individual support plans (ISP’s) for the clients served in the ID/DD program; implements programs and the delivery of services according to the ISP and the requirements of CMS regulations.

· Advocates for each client’s specific needs and personal welfare in the home and community, and ensures follow-up when concerns are identified.

· Assists with coordinating, scheduling and/or transporting clients to appointments and/or recreational activities on a regular basis; ensures all required documents, files and reports are prepared, reviewed, approved and processed in a timely manner.

· Provides accurate documentation of client’s participation and progress in all training objectives/programs to teach independent living skills; ensures day-to-day assigned tasks are completed.

· Communicates and actively participates with the inter-disciplinary process to include but not limited to individual support plans (ISP’s), behavior management, incident reports, etc.

· Interacts with client’s family members/conservator, & maintains positive relationships internally and externally.

· Must attend all required trainings/meetings and remain current on all certifications.

· To provide support and services to all clients across the local operation when necessary.

· Transport clients to medical appointments, Enrichment Center, and client outings as assigned.

· Responsible for maintaining work schedules. Dependability is required. Monitors and manages own time off and documents time worked accurately.

· Carries out responsibilities and duties in a manner that is professional, timely, effective, and efficient, including other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school graduate and/or GED preferred.

Must have valid driver’s license

Ability to lift repetitively a minimum of 50 pounds; tasks may include lifting, repositioning, turning, bending, squatting, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Antioch, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person