The Nile Health Network operates a significant Group Residential Community-Based Services program throughout the Phoenix area and Statewide. We provide caregiving services, more specifically habilitative and attendant care supports to those with developmental disabilities. We provide training and continuing education, resources and supports to our Wellness Coaches from the start of employment and throughout. If you have interest in this field and want to make a lasting contribution in the lives of others, we want to hear from you!

We have several opportunities available and are looking to fill shifts immediately. Shifts and work schedules vary per client’s needs.

Summary of DCW Position for Developmental Group Homes

Provide individualized and quality services to individuals within their home living environment and community. Instruct by individualized service plans (ISP), provide support in the areas of daily living, leisure skills, planning community involvement activities and promoting health and wellness education. Present necessary information at ISP meetings and act as liaison for individual/family concerns as necessary. Must be available to respond to calls for service and support day, night, evening, weekends, and holidays. Job requires being willing to travel.

Essential Functions:

· Assist in the maintenance of departmental operations to achieve compliance with contract requirements, accreditation, licensing and monitoring standards, agency procedures, Federal/State/Local regulations and all other licensing/regulatory agencies as directed.

· Adhere to current training requirements and applicable accreditation and licensing/regulatory standards and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic Clinical Health (HITECH) requirements.

· Coordinate program information and contribute to the successful resolution of challenges. Maintain relationships with agency departments, families utilizing or inquiring about services, individuals receiving services, staff, upper management, and community.

· Ensure that services provided are person centered, incorporate active treatment, are developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive and show respect and dignity.

· As requested, present necessary information at ISP meetings, and act as a liaison for individual/family concerns as necessary.

· Ensure the accurate and timely completion of administrative tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to payroll, individual support plan (ISP) documentation, case record documentation, individual attendance, individual’ s spending money, medication administration, and general record keeping. Attend meetings and actively participate in internal and external committees as assigned.

· Provide mentoring, training, guidance and support the program’ s preferences and priorities as related to the mission statement.

· Transferring individuals from wheelchair to changing table, bed, chairs, shower chairs etc.

· Assisting individuals in and out of vehicles.

· Group home cleaning which may include but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and laundry. Assist with the planning of monthly menus of well-balanced meals/snacks meeting applicable dietary needs and restrictions, as required.

· Assist with person hygiene which includes, but not limited to showering, changing adult incontinent briefs, brushing teeth, shaving, and assisting with dressing. Advise, consult, and coordinate with applicable program staff in all departments.

· Familiar with and adhere to all department Standard Operating Procedures.

· All other duties as assigned.

Essential Mental Functions:

· Problem Solving.

· Attentiveness.

· Instruction and training.

· Ability to utilize and apply basic math skills.

· Ability to adapt to changing environments.

· Visual monitoring of work environment.

· Ability to assess behavioral situations.

· Ability to utilize crisis management.

· Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

· Physical Requirements:

· Ability to ambulate safely/maintain balance.

· Ability to lift objects from the floor and move them.

· Ability to follow and understand commands.

· Lifting (over 50 pounds, two-person lift).

· Typing/writing/reading in English.

· Pushing/pulling.

· Twisting/turning.

· Visual and auditory acuity (if applicable).

· Maintain body equilibrium.

· Finger dexterity.

Equipment Used:

· Van wheelchair lifts, including tie downs; (if applicable).

· Ability to become knowledgeable of all types of wheelchairs; (if applicable).

· Operating Hoyer lifts, lifting devices and gait belts; (if applicable).

· Household appliances, (i.e., stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, vacuums, microwaves, appliances; (if applicable).

· Computer usage (i.e., Share Point, E-mail, Boosted, Kronos, Internet, tablets, cell phones, GPS devices.

Health and Safety:

· Maintain a safe and hazard free work environment.

· Rational decision making in emergency situations.

· Promptly report potential infections/infestations, accidents, and incidents, completing applicable reporting paperwork.

· Assess and respond appropriately to emergency situations.

· Understand and follow health and safety procedures for the individual, co-workers within and outside of the work

· environment.

· Exhibit good driving habits if applicable.

Communication:

· Excellent positive verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.

· Listen to and understand others.

· Organize data using technical devices to organize and exchange accurate information.

· Possess excellent oral, written, and electronic communication. Have the ability to read, assimilate and recall with

· marked proficiency written information.

· Ensure the coordination of information and confidentiality of communications within the agency.

Interpersonal:

· Work cooperatively with and contribute to effective teamwork.

· Dependable, reliable, as well as professional within the workplace and community at all times.

· Use positive tone of voice with co-workers, individuals and family members/guardians, funding sources.

· Must be able to establish credibility and be decisive, as well as ability to get along with diverse personalities.

· Present necessary information as ISP meetings and act as a liaison for individual/family concerns as necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a first aid/cpr card?
• All Nile staff must work at least a Friday, Saturday or Sunday once a month, at minimum. Will that be an issue for you?

License/Certification:

• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person