Direct Care Staff

Description

Job Summary: The Direct Care Staff assists residents and supports the work of the Residential Care Manager with specific tasks, allowing the residents/clients to live independently in a supported apartment setting.

At a glance: this person will support the day-to-day needs and activities of residents requiring varying levels of mental health and physical health support within an apartment setting. Assisting with laundry, grocery shopping, hygiene, in-residence and outside residence activities/field trips, medication administration (on as needed basis - this person will be trained and certified in medication admin). Must be a licensed driver, comfortable transporting up to 10 passengers. Need someone that is flexible - able to work overtime and some holidays (time and a half pay) and available to work 7am - 3pm or 3pm - 9pm shifts (no night shifts required for this role). MUST be compassionate, personable, patient. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Resident Support & Care

· Assist residents in accordance with individualized care plans, including life skills such as grooming, hygiene, time management, housekeeping, personal safety, and basic emergency response skills

· Promote resident independence, dignity, and respectful communication at all times

Health, Safety & Transportation

· Ensure the safety of residents and the apartment environment to minimize risk and prevent accidents

· Provide transportation to medical appointments, recreational programs, shopping, community activities and work

· Administer medications as assigned, when need coverage, in accordance with agency policy and training.

Documentation & Compliance

· Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation in program communication logs and resident files

· Complete incident reports accurately and within required timeframes

· Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Professional Expectations

· Attend required meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions

· Maintain professional conduct with residents, families, and coworkers

· Perform other duties as assigned to support residential and day program operations

Essential Training

o Required CPR/First Aid training every 2 years

o Required annual training in Universal Precautions and pathogens

o Required training in assessing risk and coordinating services

o Required annual training in basic medical needs and problems of the service population

Requirements

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED

· One year of experience required, working with special needs population preferred

· Ability to pass background check.

· Valid FL License and good driving record

· Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing

· Annual medical certification to perform job functions

· Able and willing to drive a twelve (12) passenger van

· Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with various employees throughout the organization

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Access to confidential information:

1. This position has access to confidential client information including family contacts, general financial information, and social security number.

2. This position does not have access to organizational funds.

Physical Demands: Includes providing strength and balance for helping clients with grooming, showering, and driving clients to doctors and community events. Physical strength may be required for takedown of residents for behavioral control, or lifting of clients who require physical care for other needs. May require lifting up to 30lbs.

Working Conditions: Requires long hours, need to be flexible with time and work nights and weekends. Needs to maintain a pleasant home environment for residents and work environment for staff. Must be able to work with many different personalities as situations arise.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

Alpert JFS does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual. Alpert JFS will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above job description information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by staff within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The listing of particular duties does not exclude other duties not listed that are of similar kind or level of responsibility. Job descriptions will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.