BASIC PURPOSE:

Provides services directly to recipients of Title XIX Waiver program. Responsible for developing skills development and/or behavior management programs based on the needs of clients identified in the service planning process and provides monthly review of those programs to document progress or identify needed modifications or changes. Responsible for training paraprofessional staff to carry out programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in human services field such as psychology, social work, education, or counseling required.

2. Must have at least two years of professional experience working with IDD.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:-Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling, lifting, carrying and grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties.-Must be able to read and write legibly in English.-Hearing within normal range is required.-Visual acuity must be within normal range.-Must have manual dexterity for using equipment as necessary.-Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:-Must have ability to maintain client confidentiality.-Must have the ability to work successfully under potentially stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads on a constant basis.-Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments, and also be able to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary teams, residential and nursing coordinators, and other members of the agency in an appropriate fashion.-Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.-Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.-Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: (POTENTIAL FOR)-Exposure to chemicals, such as cleaning products and other products used on household equipment, etc.-Exposure to stress and constant interruptions.-Possible exposure to body fluids, contagious diseases, etc. while carrying out residential services.

EQUIPMENT USED:

This must be considered only a representative, partial list, since equipment changes may occur at any time:Computers, printers, telephone, fax machine, copier, shredder, kitchen appliances, vehicles.