Description

JOB OVERVIEW: 

Responsible for the direct provision of personal assistance and support services. Must effectively contribute to the attainment of Family and Agency objectives, and effectively implement services in a manner consistent with the overall mission of the PASS program. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

AccessPoint RI has assigned the following roles and responsibilities for each of the service components of the PASS program: 

Service Plan Implementation: 

• Participate and attest to the completion of Agency-provided training on employee responsibilities. 

• Cooperate and communicate with family members at a minimum of every two weeks. 

• Direct complaints and satisfaction issues first to family supervisor(s) and then to Agency in cases on non-resolution. 

• Agree to maintain confidentiality for all DHS beneficiaries or clients in accordance with all State and Federal laws and sign an Acknowledgement of Confidentiality. 

• Produce child progress notes to Clinical Consultant on a monthly basis. 

• Participate in family-provided trainings on modifications to the Service Plan. 

• Fulfill all responsibilities and service functions as detailed in the Direct Service Worker job description and contractual agreement. 

PERIPHERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Participate in all mandatory job trainings. 

• Make a good faith effort to meet with Treatment Coordinator and Clinical Consultant as scheduled. 

• Adhere to all relevant Agency policies and procedures. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be at least 18 years of age;

• high school diploma or equivalent;

• proficiency using digital devices and operating systems 

• successfully pass BCI and CANTS screenings;

• valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle if transportation is required in the service agreement. 

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral formats. 

• Ability to read, comprehend policies and instructions, and use varying degrees of independent judgment and discretion. 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Lifting and carrying 100 pounds with two people 

• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently 

• Standing/bending 50% of shift 

• Pushing/pulling 20% of shift 

• Ability to carry out NCI techniques and holds