Description:Developmental disabilities experience requiredThis position requires an individual to coach, teach, mentor, and provide direct support to members who have Developmental Disabilities (i.e., autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, or epilepsy) ranging from mild to profound. The majority of services are designed to meet the personal needs of members in the group home setting. This position performs a variety of activities:Provide activities and programming that encourage the development of new skills and the maintenance of present skills.Works with members to teach or assist them in activities of daily living skills (bathing, toileting, dressing, mealtime/eating, attending day/work programs, etc.).Performs some housekeeping duties (e.g., dusting, clothes washing, dishes, mopping, disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs). Prepares, cooks, sets up, and serves meals, as needed.Supports mealtime techniques and service in accordance with specialized diets.Implements the member's Person Centered Service Plan, including behavior support plan and therapeutic programs.Participates in team meetings and discussions to develop individual support plans for the members. Provides basic health care (e.g., medication administration). Encourages and involves members in recreational activities at home and in the community.Flexibility in schedule (i.e., working different shifts, overtime, and changing work locations) as these are 24-hour residential settings. Most schedules work nights, weekends, and holidays. Requires lifting/carrying at least 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling at least 50 lbs.Using a computer, including email Planning activities designed to meet the specific needs of individual membersCommunicating with members verbally and/ or through sign languageTime and work management Advocating for members Participating in and implementing Individual Support PlansCleaning and basic housekeeping Human rightsProviding personal carePlanning processesBasic cookingRead and write in English Understand and follow spoken and written directionsDisplay compassion with respect to othersAttend staff training and apply the basic principles of program training and data collection designed to meet the specific needs of members, including medication administration Use computer systems (e.g., timesheet entry, computer-based training) Apply basic physical, occupational, and speech therapy techniquesPerform proper lifting techniques and general body mechanics Use nutritional principles and special mealtime techniquesApply behavior support techniquesMust have at least 1 year of direct care experienceNotes:Must be available to work shift: Sat 10p-10a, Wed 11:59p-8:59a, Thur 11p-8a, Fri 11:59p-9:59a VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Description:Developmental disabilities experience requiredThis position requires an individual to coach, teach, mentor, and provide direct support to members who have Developmental Disabilities (i.e., autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, or epilepsy) ranging from mild to profound. The majority of services are designed to meet the personal needs of members in the group home setting. This position performs a variety of activities:Provide activities and programming that encourage the development of new skills and the maintenance of present skills.Works with members to teach or assist them in activities of daily living skills (bathing, toileting, dressing, mealtime/eating, attending day/work programs, etc.).Performs some housekeeping duties (e.g., dusting, clothes washing, dishes, mopping, disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs). Prepares, cooks, sets up, and serves meals, as needed.Supports mealtime techniques and service in accordance with specialized diets.Implements the member's Person Centered Service Plan, including behavior support plan and therapeutic programs.Participates in team meetings and discussions to develop individual support plans for the members. Provides basic health care (e.g., medication administration). Encourages and involves members in recreational activities at home and in the community.Flexibility in schedule (i.e., working different shifts, overtime, and changing work locations) as these are 24-hour residential settings. Most schedules work nights, weekends, and holidays. Requires lifting/carrying at least 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling at least 50 lbs.Using a computer, including email Planning activities designed to meet the specific needs of individual membersCommunicating with members verbally and/ or through sign languageTime and work management Advocating for members Participating in and implementing Individual Support PlansCleaning and basic housekeeping Human rightsProviding personal carePlanning processesBasic cookingRead and write in English Understand and follow spoken and written directionsDisplay compassion with respect to othersAttend staff training and apply the basic principles of program training and data collection designed to meet the specific needs of members, including medication administration Use computer systems (e.g., timesheet entry, computer-based training) Apply basic physical, occupational, and speech therapy techniquesPerform proper lifting techniques and general body mechanics Use nutritional principles and special mealtime techniquesApply behavior support techniquesMust have at least 1 year of direct care experienceNotes:Must be available to work shift: Sat 10p-10a, Wed 11:59p-8:59a, Thur 11p-8a, Fri 11:59p-9:59a
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