Description

This is a part time job: Hours can be flexible but days are: Thursday 11-2, Friday 2-5 or 3-6, Sat 12-3 or 1-4.

Essential Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

       Provide ongoing support and encouragement

Role modeling professionalism
       Provide friendly companionship 

       Engage in activities of interest to the individual supported

Support individuals in their home to become more independent in the following areas:
o   Housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores

o   Self-administration of medications

o   Personal grooming and hygiene

o   Preparation for morning and evening routines

o   Review daily/weekly schedule

o   Meal planning and preparation

o   Shopping

o   Activities and field trips

       Complete required training as assigned

Develop positive relationships with other LIFE residents, families, and staff
       Ensure and safeguard individuals’ human dignity, rights and liberties

       Adhere to all LIFE Policies and Procedures

       Attend and participate in staff meetings, training and development as needed

       Intervene verbally and physically with individuals during behavior incidents

Daily documentation of activities/goals performed

Effectively manage LIFE email account in a professional and timely manner

Other duties as determined by Shared Living Provider or Director

Requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or a similar vulnerable population preferred.
Ability to manage electronically documenting Case Notes as needed for compliance and effective communications with the Provider.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment: 
Able to be on your feet and moving for a large percentage of the day.
Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds. 
Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, telephone, and engaging the individual.
Driving as needed to appointments, errands, activities, and events.
Additional Requirements:
Prior to hire, must be able to pass all required LIFE pre-employment screening requirements:
       Acceptable reference checks from previous employers

       Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)

       Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)           

       Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check

       Motor Vehicle Driving History - acceptable to LIFE’s insurance carrier

Able and willing to complete all in person and on-line trainings assigned by LIFE