Direct Care Staff - Orland

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

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  Provides direct supervision, support, and training to adults with disabilities receiving services from NVS.

 

PRIMARY SCHEDULE:

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  Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with a 30-minute off duty lunch. Days and hours may vary and include evenings, Holidays, and weekends, as needed.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

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  Works under the supervision of the Day Program Services Site Supervisor as directed by the Day Program Services Program Manager.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

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  Is responsible to supervise individuals with disabilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  High School education or equivalent.
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  Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability, minimum of a 3-year driving history.
  
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  Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
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  Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.
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  Ability to be certified in all NVS intervention training including ProAct, Behavior Tools, PCM Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (dependent on location).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
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  Provides direct supervision to clients and maintains daily assigned scheduled activities.
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  Participates in assigned client scheduled activities.
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  Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
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  Implements Individual Service Plans (ISP) (teaches skills and coping techniques).
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  Provides support to clients in nutritional cooking program and meal preparation.
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  Assists clients with personal care needs as required (i.e. toileting, washing hands, etc.)
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  Provides transportation services (buses and/or vans) and assists individuals on and off buses and vans as needed.
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  Performs daily documentation according to program guidelines.
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  Assists clients with their individual personal needs as required.
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  Assists in behavioral situations as they arise.
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  Participates in agency sponsored trainings as required to meet mandated Continuing Education Unit requirements.
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  Presents and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
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  Additional duties as assigned including, filling in at other sites or departments as needed.
• PHYSICAL DUTIES:
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  May have prolonged sitting.
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  May have prolonged use of computer.
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  May have prolonged use of phone.
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  May have prolonged driving.
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  May have prolonged standing.
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  May lift up to 30 pounds.
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  May assist in lifting clients.
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  Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel.
  
• STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:
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  Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.
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  Effectiveness of operations responsibilities.
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  Ability to work and cooperate with others.
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  Ability to present and maintain a positive image.