Position Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Residential Manager and/or Residential Supervisor, provide supervision, support and training to individuals with intellectual disabilities who live in the SCL Staffed Residences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a teacher/mentor, providing person centered-training, instruction, and assistance to support individuals to achieve desired outcomes and develop independent living skills.

Provide flexible, individualized supports and assistance with the following: cooking, meal planning, shopping, budgeting, bill paying, banking, laundry, self advocacy, solving day-to-day problems, developing friendships, interacting with neighbors, household tasks and maintenance, recreational planning, accessing community resources, personal care, emotional support, medication administration, and transportation.

Assist individuals to develop and maintain positive relationships (i.e. family, friends, neighbors, community members, businesses, clubs, civic organizations etc.)

Assist individual to address Residential objectives (as documented on the Individual Support Plan) and document accordingly.

Assist individuals with personal care needs (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, dental hygiene, shaving, eating etc.)

Assist with medical appointments, ordering/refilling medications, and proper medication administration. Follow all medical, dietary, and documentation requirements

Make introductions and serve as a bridge between individuals and community members and facilitate meaningful community participation/involvement.

Promote, teach and model personal growth and self-esteem (i.e. personal grooming, table manners, social skills, conflict resolution, etc.)

Conduct oneself morally, and ethically, serving as a positive role-model at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:

Serve as an advocate for individuals within the community and agency and assist individuals to become self-advocates.

Provide crisis intervention as needed. Utilize redirection and de-escalation techniques and adhere to LifeSkills restraint-free policy.

Use personal vehicle to transport individuals to and from various community settings of their choice. (Must maintain current license and vehicle insurance.)

Drive, operate lift, and be responsible for care and maintenance of company-owned wheelchair accessible vehicles (if applicable.)

Promote home and community safety and administer fire drills and other disaster/evacuation plans as needed.

Assist with training new residential staff as needed.

Actively work to promote an atmosphere of “teamwork,” goodwill, and positive work environment within the residence and among team members.

Complete and submit all required documentation accurately and timely (i.e. incident reports, behavior reports, time sheets, summary notes, MAR’s, etc.)

Assure confidentiality of individual records and adhere to agency policy concerning HIPAA regulations.

Attend all scheduled staff meetings, in-services, Individualized Support Plan meetings, and Residential Team meetings. Follow proper procedures to report absence and to make up required meetings

Maintain ongoing communication with Residential Manager, Residential Supervisors, Support Coordinators, and other team members (i.e SCL Director, Behavior Specialist, Speech Therapist, Occupational/Physical Therapist, Day Center staff, etc.) as needed.

Complete all training updates and annual TB tests by required deadlines.

Utilize the “on call” system to report all incidents and/or med errors, and/or to obtain advice as needed.

Obtain monthly work schedule, work scheduled shifts and follow proper procedures for absences, tardiness, and switching of shifts.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Be available for on-call shifts (if applicable).

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must maintain reliable transportation and drive personal vehicle to all scheduled shifts.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours to include holidays, evenings and weekends.
• Attend required MR/DD training and all annual updates necessary.
• Criminal background check to meet agency/SCL standards
• Must maintain telephone access and provide current phone number to supervisor to ensure timely communication.

CORE VALUES:

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

• Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.