Overview
The IDD Provider Specialist position is responsible for group and individualized activities at the Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) and / or residential settings program, and also provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include :
Responsibilities
- Implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, planning individual activities
- Liaison with individual's Provider Care Coordinators, and family members.
- Daily completion of documentation of services, complying with safety procedures and assist with monitoring facility and vehicle maintenance.
- Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, as requested.
- Provides direct care services to include assistance and training with personal hygiene, food preparation, feeding, mobility, community access, recreation, leisure activities, and maintenance of basic health care needs.
- Provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, housekeeping, transportation, and other individualized goals.
- Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary.
- Fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for individuals; and serves as a positive role model for those we serve.
Other Requirements
Must be able to assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness and implement changes as indicated.Must have six months of any type of work experience.Must be knowledgeable of therapeutic techniques and modalities of working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Exercise independent judgment, be able to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with individuals and co-workers.Prefer working computer skills including MS Word and Excel.Work Hours
Thursday & Friday- 11pm - 7am, Saturday-7pm - 7am, Sunday 7pm - 7am
Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include
Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability InsuranceEmployer-Paid Term Life InsuranceLoan Forgiveness ProgramPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability InsuranceWellness Program13 Paid Holidays per Year2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per YearQualifications
Required
High School
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