Monday Through Friday Direct Care

Are you looking for purposeful employment?

If so, Center of Hope Foundation wants to meet YOU!!

We are looking for caring and dedicated Direct Care staff to work within our Agency. We work with adults with intellectual disability to help them become contributing members of our local community.

Job Summary

Direct Care Staff work directly with Program Members in programmatic and community (public) settings. The focus of this position is to provide support and encouragement for Program Member’s independence and self-growth, while maintaining safety always. Direct Care staff are always role models.

Direct Care Staff may work 1:1 with a Program Member or in small or large group settings. Direct care staff are expected to assist Program Members with Personal Care, behavioral and emotional support as needed and to submit required documentation of provided supports to meet Regulatory and Agency Standards.

Direct Care staff may be assigned transportation duties as part of their position. A valid license will be required in order to transport Program Members, as well as RMV screenings to ensure the safe transportation of all Passengers.

Essential Functions:

Assist Program Members with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Skills, which may include meal preparation, personal care, toileting, safety awareness, and appropriate social interactions both in programmatic and community settings.

· Exhibit compassionate and caring behavior with each Program Member, focusing on Individuality, dignity and respect.

· Interacts respectfully and collaboratively with coworkers, management, and outside stakeholders in programmatic setting and within the community.

· Document and maintain in a timely manner accurate paperwork/records on Program Members daily, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to Agency and Regulatory requirements. Documentation may include case notes, task analysis sheets, probes, activity logs and behavior tracking sheets.

· Implement all Individual specific protocols, including but not limited to Clinical, Medical, Dining, Safety guidelines, plans and recommendations.

· Assist in behavioral management either by direct physical intervention or by ensuring the safety of others by redirection/crowd management and report incident appropriately.

· Instruct skills trainings in a programmatic setting. Trainings are based on independent living skills and goal achievement.

· Provide services and supports as identified in each assigned persons Annual Service Plan (ISP, IP, or IEP).

· Effectively communicate concerns and relevant information about Programs Members to appropriate parties within the chain of command.

· Provide support during transition times by either verbally or physically assisting Program Members in all weather conditions to safely board/disembark vehicles.

· Ensure a healthy and clean work environment for Program Members and Staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19