Residential Specialist

Are you ready to join a team that is truly remarkable? Are you ready to develop connections with the people you work with and support like never before? Are you inspired to share your positive attitude, show up each day for the people who depend on you, and offer genuine care for others around you? Then please apply to join our team! You can apply on our website https://qlc-gtf.org/apply/ or stop by our off located at 215 Smelter Ave NE in Great Falls, MT. If you have any questions, please call us at 406-452-9531.

When you join our team, you will be offered a great benefit package that includes a generous 20% match in a 401k plan, paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance and additional supplemental insurance options, EAP program, recognitions and reward opportunities, employee referral program along with an opportunity for up to $1000 sign on bonus paid in increments. Must meet eligibility requirements.

Quality Life Concepts has a Full Time Specialist position open.

The primary functions of the Specialist are to promote excellence in
life experiences for children and adults with developmental disabilities
by providing the support necessary for people to hope, dream and achieve
their life goals through increased independence, productivity, and by
building relationships with their families, friends, and community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor or Associates degree in related field preferred plus 2
years of experience in progressively more responsible positions in
services for person with intellectual disabilities.
2. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience is preferred.
3. Able to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds
4. Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
5. Must pass a criminal background check

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and promote good customer service.
2. Working knowledge of all aspects of client service delivery, including but not limited to: personal support planning, behavior support applications, community inclusion, etc.
3. Must be dependable and reliable.
4. Must have basic computer skills and be able to use all required software.
5. Must have ability to problem-solve and assist in decision-making, including during emergencies.
6. Must meet the criteria to be an approved driver for QLC, have reliable transportation and be able to travel geographical location.
7. Must have the ability to work productively with individuals and other team members to develop relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Acts as an internal case coordinator by ensuring the plan of care is developed and modified based on the person’s assessed needs and goals, that it accurately reflects the person’s history, health and safety supports and meets agency and regulatory requirements.
2. Ensures the plan of care is implemented as written, writes and/or reviews protocols for accuracy and integrity, develops basic skill acquisition programs, ensures data quality and integrity by providing support and training to supervised staff, ensures agency training requirements and staff competencies are met on time.
3. Supports other staff by being present, observant, and offering ongoing feedback.
4. Ensures client transition to and from other facilities, providers, medical or other programs.
5. Advocates for the rights and responsibilities of the people we serve.
6. Assists with recruitment, hiring and training of new staff.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

1. Ability to accommodate alteration of scheduled hours or days off as necessary.
2. Ability to function with minimal supervision and coaching within the responsibilities of the job description
3. Ability to perform repeated lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and reaching, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, exposure to offensive odors and behavioral incidents is likely.
4. Ability and capacity to assist individuals with physical disabilities and other needs such as maneuvering a wheelchair, assisting with adaptive equipment, accessing communication devices, etc.
5. Ability to provide for the personal care needs of the person, potentially including assistance with hygiene, eating, bathing, etc.
6.Ability and capability to prevent or mitigate physical aggression directed towards self or others using redirection, gradual guidance, or other approved techniques.

Training Requirements:

1. Complete and maintain all agency required training within agency timelines; initial certification to be complete within 30 days of hire.
2. Maintain State and agency medication certification within agency timelines; initial certification to be completed within 6 months of hire.
3. Complete all required College of Direct Supports components within agency timelines.
4. Complete supervisory training when offered.

We offer:

1. Paid training! Including 1st Aid & CPR. Also new hire training and annual required training.
2. MEDICAL package for eligible employees includes major medical. QLC contributes $641 per month towards employee health insurance. Health insurance includes 3 choices of medical plans- one which is FREE to the employee
3. Supplemental coverage includes: a dental plan, a vision plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental Insurance with AFLAC
4. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free counseling
5. Paid holidays - 8 per year
6. 401K after one year of service with generous 20% company match of employee contribution
7. PTO available. Very generous accrual amounts. 40 hours after successful completion of probationary of 6 months. 2 weeks for first year; 18 days for 1- 3 years of service, and continues to increase with years of service
8. Giant warm fuzzies from making a difference!

Wage is $18.59 per hour.

Think this job is a good fit?

Apply now - we'd love to have you on board! Apply today at
https://qlc-gtf.org/apply/

or call 406-452-9531 for more information.

MUST complete a QLC Application

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.59 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19