Benefits:
- Great work/life balance (daylight, weekdays only)
- One-to-one staffing ratio (you are only responsible for 1 client)
- 403b retirement program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation time
- Paid training
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
About Austin's Place:
Austin's Place is a day program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. We also provide community participation supports. We offer a one to one staffing ratio. Whether they choose to stay on campus or choose to go out into the community our clients are able to work on communication, socialization, recreational, and pre-vocational goals every day. On our 22 acre campus we offer walking trails, a fully accessible therapeutic center, outdoor music garden, zip line and outdoor swimming pool. We also have a greenhouse, a garden and a picnic shelter. Inside we have two sensory rooms, an art room, and an extensive selection of books, games & puzzles. We also have 2 separate kitchens for those who like to do cooking activities. We have group activities that center around current events, music and animals. While out in the community they are able to visit the Pittsburgh Museums, Science Center, Zoo and Aviary. They may also choose to do some shopping, visit a library, have lunch at a local restaurant or just take a walk at one of the many local parks. Our programming incorporates the interests and strengths of our clients so that they are motivated to learn and progress with their individual goals.
We're looking for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to help provide care to our clients. Your responsibilities will include administering routine medications and monitoring clients conditions. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, goal-oriented and has experience dealing with a variety of people.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene assistance.
- Provide emotional support in addition to medical needs.
- Assist with ambulation and range-of-motion exercises.
- Administer medications according to a physician's instructions.
- Gather and record patient information, such as vital signs and progress notes.
- Implement/supervise activities as outlined by the Program Specialist.
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
License/Certification:
- LPN License (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
About Us
There is a growing need for specialized, intensive transitionally focused training for the numbers of young adults graduating from our traditional school systems that are diagnosed with autism spectrum, developmental and intellectual disabilities and are moderately to significantly impaired.
Austin’s Place was started by parents of these special persons so that, simply put, their child would have a safe place to go to each day to continue to refine the life skills necessary to become contributing members in their local communities after graduation. It is the more intense behavioral and sensory needs of these specific types of learners that often limit these young adults from effectively participating into traditional adult vocational support programs. Austin’s Place is designed to provide specialized and intensive programming for these young adults to address specific behavioral or sensory limitations, while still focusing on developing vocational skills and increasing community integration.
We have learned through educating these exceptional learners that is takes cooperation and collaboration. Therefore, families, instructors and therapists will work together to develop and implement quality and comprehensive programming to meet the global needs of these young adults.
Austin’s Place is designed to serve these special persons and meet their individual needs in an innovative, strength-based and positive fashion. Young adults attending programming at Austin’s Place will participate in daily routines and training opportunities to develop optimal levels of independence, while still accounting for their own capacities and limitations. Programming also incorporates the interests and strengths of consumers so that there is true motivation on the part of consumers to learn and progress. Instructional priorities are placed on developing independence in self care, community engagement as well as developing usable vocational skills in future settings.
Mission Statement
To provide specialized, intensive transitionally focused training for young adults graduating from traditional school systems who are diagnosed with autism spectrum, developmental and intellectual disabilities and who are moderately to significantly impaired.
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