This position is responsible for working one on one with a person Mental Retardation and/or Developmental Disabilities or dually diagnosed individuals.The services implemented will be specified through each individual’s treatment/ service plan, which is designed and overseen by individuals with the appropriate experience, degree and/or certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a high school diploma or GED and complete all FPTCtraining prior to delivery of services. Must be able to demonstrate all relevantcompetencies with the population being served. Paraprofessional providers must have knowledge, skills and abilities required by the population and age to be served. Must have at least 2 years of supervisory/ management experience in an Adult Care Home or similar setting. Must have no substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program and maintain during duration of employment. Must be able to carry out responsibilities in a proactive manner.Must be supervised by QP or AP and in accordance with 10A NCAC 27 G-0204.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Implementing designated goals/interventions and activities identified in each consumer’s treatment/service plan.

2.Supporting the individual receiving services in the acquiring of skills that may not have been acquired during the developmental stages of life as defined by treatment/service plan.

3.Ensuring services are accurately documented per established criteria and in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

4.Reporting any incidents, unusual occurrences or changes in condition of person being supported to immediate supervisor and/or any other designated or mandated personnel.

5.Responsible for attending and completing all mandatory training and updates within established time frames.

6.Submitting semi-monthly timesheets and supporting documentation on the first and sixteenth of each month by 9:00am.

7.Responsible for upholding the right and maintaining confidentiality of the person being supported.

8.CARING FOR CLIENTS EVERYDAY NEEDS

9.Develop supportive relationship with residents, completing case management responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, including ensuring the needs of the clients are being met.

10.Maintain accurate records and reports on a daily basis. Review facility logs and complete regular administrative paperwork.

11.Monitor all contact with family members. Provide information about such to owner.

12.Serve as liaison between program and community resources.

13.Instruct, counsel, train and support care workers in dealing with resident behaviors.

14.Train direct care staff.

15.Supervise and manage direct care staff (performance evaluations, etc.). Ensure that direct care staff is implementing individualized treatment plans. Maintain accurate records of staff performance.

16.Complete residential responsibilities including: monthly staff schedule, unit supplies shopping, budget, areas of concentration,etc.

17.Other duties as assigned by supervisor (guaranteed 80 hours every pay period but will require fill-in or PRN as needed).