***TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT***. ***IMMEDIATE HIRE***

We are seeking Staff - Surge to join our team! You will assist in the daily support needs of adults with Intellectual Disabilities, behavioral challenges and mental health concerns.

Responsibilities:

• Assist all residents with daily living activities, self-care needs, and home-based activities.
• Communicate ongoing care results and participate in individual assessment and evaluation processes.
• Document daily activities, target objectives, and behavioral progress of all residents.
• Contribute to and participate in daily and weekly activity schedules for residents.
• Act as a role model and mentor to all residents.
• Act as an advocate to protect residents' personal rights.
• Communicate effectively with residents, family members, co-workers, and Regional Center employees. for best care opportunities and results.
• Maintain a healthy, clean, and comfortable living environment for individuals.

​Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age and able to work legally in the United States of America
• At least one year's experience working with adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Seniors and or Children;
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• No adverse criminal background.
• Ability to obtain or in possession of a current health screening and TB test prior to employment.
• Possession of current Adult CPR/First Aid Certification a plus; (must complete with 48 hours of hiring)
• Possession of current CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification. (or willingness to complete within 48 hours of hiring) - Preferred, not required.
• Possession of current State ID.

Working Conditions:

• We are an equal opportunity employer. It should be noted that due to the nature of the essential duties and responsibilities of certain positions, applicants must: 1) be able to walk, bend, squat, turn in the knees, back, wrist and shoulders and use hands (in order to properly perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, Crisis Intervention Technique and other duties required for resident’s safety) and 2) Must be able to see and hear with or without corrections.
• While working as a Registry Staff-Surge, employees will be required to deal with the following conditions: 1) unconventional working schedules -- as programs and services 24/7, 365 days a year, with an expectation of working on at least 2 end-of-year holidays and at least one weekend; 2)possible exposure to COVID-19; 3) possible exposure to profanity, aggressive or violent, and/or offensive behaviors from the residents.

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