Direct Care Staff II-American Sign Language Certified

Job Description

Job Description

At Providence, we are dedicated to promoting the idea of Everyday Lives in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, by providing services and tools that will assist our population with making decisions about their lives and accepting responsibilities for their decisions and actions.

Providence Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Providence Corporation will not make any employment decision based on a candidate or employee’s race, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identification, or any other protected class.  Providence Corporation will provide reasonable accommodation to any disabled candidate, employee or person, upon request.

 
General Description:
The Direct Care Staff II (Support Staff II) serve as Providence Corporation’s arm in its mission to promote the principles of Everyday lives in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  The Direct Care Staff are responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for our individuals, and ensuring that services provided are in compliance with the applicable Individual Services Plan, Behavioral Plan, and any other pertinent care information.

Reporting Structure:
Reports to the House Manager, Program Specialist, Program Director, Executive Director

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Possession of Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or equivalent
• ASL Certification (ASL as natural language) – required prior to interview
• Experience in the human services field
• Possession of valid driver’s license
• Possession of safety training in CPR. First aid, and other safety measures within sixty days of employment.

 
Interpersonal Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and communicate pertinent information
• Ability to exercise sound thinking process and good judgment
• Ability to exhibit caring, sympathetic and empathic behavior
• Reliable and flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to organize assigned tasks and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to contribute to teamwork and participate in harmonious working relationship with other teammates
• Ability to use initiative and act independently
• Ability to conduct self in an ethical manner
• Ability to treat other people with integrity and respect
• Ability to fulfill job description
• Ability to adhere to health, hygiene and safety guidelines
• Ability to manage emergency situations

Salary:
Starting at $15 per hour ($18 per hour between the hours of 7am and 11pm)

Miscellaneous:
The incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.  The incumbent is also subject to a post offer physical, TB screening, and drug testing.

Application is only accepted online.  No phone calls PLEASE.