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In Home Support Specialist - $500 Sign on Bonus
Location:
Goochland, VA
Description:
IN HOME SUPPORT SPECIALIST - $500 SIGN ON BONUSWork in your own community working with people with intellectual disabilities in their homes and in the community. Experience working with individuals with disabilities a plus. This is a part time position with afternoon/evening & weekend hours. $18.50/hour plus mileage reimbursement. Multiple positions are available in Hanover, Goochland, and Powhatan counties. DEFINITIONUnder supervision of the In-Home Supervisor, this position evaluates, plans, implementsand monitors areas of instruction and training for people with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities to maximize independent functioning. The In-Home Support Specialist isresponsible for individual program implementation, records documentation and parent/familycontact. Works one-on-one with individual in accomplishing ISP goals and to developindependence in activities of daily living. This position is usually part-time.JOB EXPECTATIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Implement the Individual Service Plan (ISP) as written for consumer.* Assist consumer in developing independence in activities of daily living, math functions,writing skills, counting money, meal preparation and social interaction.* Accompany consumer in community and public outings and related activities.* Complete required reports, forms and other documentation as required.* Maintain client records in the Electronic Health Record and administrative records asrequired.* Provide transportation to fulfill objectives in the ISP.* Utilize the person-centered service model in working with the consumer.* Assists individual in connecting with community resources, individuals and volunteeractivities.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, organizations,andother agency personnel.* Report any behavior issues with a consumer.* Attend periodic training and other staff meetings as scheduled.* To perform other assigned duties as necessary within established policy andprocedures.REQUIREMENTSEDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED2 | P a g eEXPERIENCENon-specified, but previous experience working with individual with intellectual ordevelopmental disordersLICENSE(S)Position will be required to possess a valid Virginia driver's licensePRE-EMPLOYMENTMust submit to pre-hire criminal background checkKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES* Knowledge of educational and training needs of people with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities with knowledge in instructional, training, and teachingtechniques.* Knowledge of consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioralsituations.* Knowledge of behavioral management methods.* Knowledge of Goochland, Powhatan, and surrounding areas to plan effective routes inplanning the pick-up and return for the assigned consumers* Knowledge of Goochland Powhatan Community Services policies and procedures.* Ability to complete daily reports.* Ability to perform normal math functions.* Ability to safely operate a vehicle.* Ability to work with persons with disabilities and handle a variety of behaviors.* Ability to tolerate verbal and possible physical abuse while remaining calm, attentive,patient and maintaining a professional demeanor.* Ability to adapt to frequent changes in job sites, job duties, and assigned individuals.* Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make emergency judgments.* Ability to handle emergency situations without direct supervision.* Ability to perform appropriate crisis intervention involving consumer behavior.* Ability to have patience with consumers and consumer's family members or guardians.* Ability to communicate with consumers and consumer's family members or guardians.* Ability to complete required training, including Crisis Intervention/Emergency BehaviorSupport and in-service First Aid and CPR training.* Ability to work under pressure; meet inflexible deadlines; set priorities; and dealdiplomatically with difficult individuals.* Ability to access internet and use appropriate applications including Microsoft Word andExcel.* Ability to maintain confidentiality of consumer's information.Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform theessential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their knownlimitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employerundue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWork environment will typically be working in consumers' residence, in the community(inside and outside activities) and will include exposure to road hazards usually experiencein driving in rural, county surroundings, interstate highway driving, including exposure to3 | P a g eweather and temperature extremes that may affect driving conditions as well as walking toassist passengers. May involve exposure to aggressive verbal and physical behavior, andexposure to infectious diseases from others.Sitting: 15%; Standing/Walking 65%; Driving: 20%Average Weight Required to lift or carry at any one time: 150 pounds or greater assisting awheelchair consumer in and out of chair occasionally.recblid dq3h92n8c2gw0ln3f3hloghzdq87pc PDN-9bf5aa16-c609-4151-912d-d5b46b45c9f3
Company:
Goochland Powhatan Community Services Board
Industry:
Other
Posted:
May 4 on Professional Diversity Network
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