Weekend On-Call Direct Care Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Community Opportunity Center (COC) offers a rewarding career experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. The weekend on-call program offers a unique and flexible opportunity for employees to cycle through additional earning opportunities that align with their personal schedules.

• Employees agreeing to be on call for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (11 pm 10:59 pm 24 hours) will receive $175/day or $125/day, whether they are called in to work or not. o$175/day is for the 1st call employee
• This person will be deployed first in the event the need arises. o$125/day is for the 2nd call employee
• This person will be deployed second in the event the need arises. oTwo consecutive days may not be selected to avoid the potential of excessive hours worked without adequate rest. If called to work, the employee will receive per diem pay and regular or OT pay, whichever applies.
• If the employee fails to report to a work assignment, for reasons other than a personal medical emergency, when called, the employee will forfeit the daily oncall per diem rate above and be removed from the oncall program.
The on-call employee agrees to:
• Arrange family and personal obligations to prepare to be on call for the 24hour period for which the employee signed up.
• Work any shift at any home when needed during the oncall period for which the employee signed up.
General Statement of Responsibilities:

The weekend on-call direct care employee assists the person with their daily living activities, personal care, and with the implementation of programs of special interest and individualized plans according to their needs and preferences. This on-call employee performs delegated activities that include but are not limited to mobility assistance, routine medical care, activities of daily living, transportation, and community integration. The ability to exercise sound judgment and deliver exceptional care to residents across licensed and unlicensed homes is a core competency for this position.

The on-call staff will promote an unconditional “culture of gentleness” by using positive support and approaches and always treating people with dignity and respect. She/he will adhere to Community Opportunity Center, Non-Profit Housing Corporations (COC, NPHC) policies and procedures, public acts, rules, and regulations under which homes associated with COC operate, including directives and standards set forth by the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWHIHN).

Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 and have a valid Michigan driver's license.
• A score of 3.25 on a 90day or annual evaluation
• Must maintain the ability to be insured by COC's insurance carrier.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete all training required for BOTH licensed and unlicensed homes.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• The ability to lift over 35lbs regularly.
• Be in good physical health with the capability of transferring and/or lifting persons who require physical assistance.
• Willingness to perform enhanced mobility assistance.
• Willingness to perform medical care, including but not limited to catheter and wound care.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Computer skills necessary to maintain adequate electronic records and to provide required reports.
• Proficient with written and verbal communication skills
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Proactive approach to problemsolving.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Be able to complete all required Agency training within the required time allotted or provide documentation of previously completed training.