TITLE : Residential Companion Staff

REQUIREMENTS:
-High School Diploma, GED, or verifiable work experience.
-Must have a clean driving record and documented automobile insurance as required by state law. Job requires the ability to provide transportation for participants as needed.
-Physical ability to help participants during training and in time of personal need. This may require lifting, assistance in training, and pushing or pulling of wheelchairs and other apparatus. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs. with assistance.
-Ability to remain calm and positive during stressful situations.
-Positive attitude toward people with disabilities.

FUNCTION: Companion Staff will deliver direct training services to participants in the residential program. He/she will assist the Medicaid Services Coordinator, QIDP and Executive Director in developing S.E.D. training programs, as well as, residential opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Companion Staff will be knowledgeable with S.E.D. #1 policies and procedures as set forth in the S.E.D. #1 Policy Manual and S.E.D. #1 Handbook.
2. Assist the Medicaid Services Coordinator, QIDP in planning, organizing, and supervising assigned service areas according to policy and procedures as outlined in the S.E.D. #1 Policy Manual and S.E.D. #1 Handbook.
3. Provide direct training for residents and assist residents in their social, behavioral, and residential development.
4. Assist the Medicaid Services Coordinator, QIDP in the completion of proper documentation required for tracking resident progress.
5. Complete residential service records.
6. Maintain complete and accurate residential service records.
7. Actively participate in the ISP/ CPOC process.
8. Accept and carry out directions from the Medicaid Services Coordinator, QIDP in a professional and timely manner.
9. Provide specialized care needed for residents.
10. Adhere to confidentiality policies concerning residents, families, and co-workers.
11. Document all incidents and accidents immediately.
12._ Follow job safety standards as outlined in the S.E.D. #1 Handbook._
13. Effectively communicate as needed with:

• a. Residents.
• b. Co-workers.
• c. Parents.
• d. Interagency Personnel.
• e. Customers.
• f. Executive Director.

14. Companion Staff will manage the services to training residents in the absence of the Medicaid Services Coordinator, QIDP.
15. There are no guaranteed number of work hours with this position. Residents and family members determine the need for services.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Promote the agency and its mission in providing services and supports to people with disabilities.
2. Attend training sessions and acquire certifications as needed.
3. Actively participate in planning sessions.
4. Maintain punctuality and attend work the required number of days.
5. Maintain flexibility and accept new job duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cut Off, LA 70345 (Preferred)

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person