IDD Provider Specialist-PRN Paris

IDD Provider Specialist-PRN Paris

Job Category: IDD Provider Requisition Number: IDDPR001563

Part-Time On-site Rate: $16 USD per hour Paris, TX 75460, USA

Description

Provides direct care services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured small group home setting. Responsibilities include provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including:

• Self-administration of medications
• Personal hygiene
• Housekeeping
• Food preparation and feeding
• Mobility and community access
• Transportation
• Recreation and leisure skills
• Maintaining basic health

Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary. Position fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, and serves as a positive role model for residents.

Other Requirements

The Provider Specialist must:

• Be knowledgeable of techniques used in teaching adaptive living skills and planning and monitoring the social activities of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Possess the ability to assess residents' functional levels and to facilitate productive interaction between residents and staff.
• Be able to observe and delineate salient aspects of situational behaviors.
• Have the ability to document individuals' progress and significant events in a clear and concise manner.
• Be able to exercise reasonable judgment to ensure the health and safety of residents.

Work Schedule: As needed (PRN)

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 13 Paid Holidays per Year
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year
• Tuition discounts for select Colleges

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

High School or better.

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