Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: to improve the quality of life, independence and health of the individuals living in the assigned home

LOCATION: METHUEN, MA

SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION: 24 Hours, Sat 9a-11p & 3-11p

Responsibilities: Essential functions

1. Complete Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals and activities Assist each individual in developing skills in all areas of community living, including training in self-care, household tasks, and socialization.
2. Ensure safety and provide help with personal care activities
3. Administer medication when assigned
4. Complete daily logs and notes, track behavioral data Keep daily records on all teaching programs, activities and behavior; recording in medical log any medication given, seizures, and illnesses; recording in program log any incidents, events, and activities related to behavior plans in place.
5. Assist individuals to participate in community activities, seek membership in community groups and build personal relationships.

Other duties:

• Coverage: Skills instructors will be responsible for coverage of the residence during hours specified by the Program Director.
• Money management: Maintain personal budgets for each resident, plan for regular expenses, save for larger needs, track expenditures, include residents in simple budgeting and transactions.
• Behavior: Assist and guide each individual to behave appropriately in varying situations; as agreed in any behavior plans, formal or informal, in place.
• Nutrition: Skills Instructors will provide for breakfast and dinner, packed lunches on weekdays, when applicable, and all weekend and holiday meals, with appropriate concern for good nutrition, variety, individual choice, and prescribed diets.
• Home management: Assist individuals with completing household tasks such as cleaning and laundry as well as reporting needed program repairs.
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned by the Residential Program Director

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Reading, Writing and Math Skills at high school competency level.
• Computer literacy for documentation
• Medication Administration Program MAP- Certification preferred, but must be certifiable.
• Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid or become certified.
• Valid Drivers License and a minimum of one year of driving experience
• Experience in providing training, case management and appropriate service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community.
• Regular and predictable attendance