Starting Wage DOE.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide support and instruction to direct care staff to ensure that clients are properly supported. Coordinate client care with direct care staff, financial and medical staff. Provide support to adults with developmental disabilities to live independently in the Excel Supported Living, Inc. services are based upon individual needs, wants, and desires. Services are focused on maintaining health and safety while promoting independence and an increased quality of life through consistent instruction and support.
Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the well being and empowerment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Apply now and make an impact!
Job Type: Full-time, Nonexempt
Starting Pay: $23 / hr based on level of experience
Benefits:
- PTO
- Vision
- Dental
- Medical
- Mileage reimbursement
Schedule:
- This position also requires the ability and commitment to working a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings, late evenings, holidays and weekends.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must Pass State/Federal Background Check
- High school diploma or GED equivalent; at least 18 years of age at time of employment
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- An insured and safe automobile.
- 4 years of direct care
- 4 years of leadership role
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or 3 years relatable job experience
- Behavioral Experience
- Case management
- 2 Years of working with developmental disabilities
Physical Qualifications:
- The employee must frequently transfer, lift or move objects and clients weighing over 50 pounds. Physical ability to perform CPR and First Aid, as needed.
The skills and abilities required for this position but are not limited to:
- Skillful in planning, prioritizing, and organizing regular work assignments while problem solving and multi-tasking new assignments that arise with a high level of priority
- Inspires, teaches, mentors &/or coaches others and positively contributes to high employee morale and work group effectiveness
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with participants families, medical professionals/therapists, and other outside agencies
- Observant and detail orientated
- Consistently sets high expectations and standards of employee behavior; follows employer rules; and exemplifies the traits defined in the Excel’s mission
- Exemplifies leadership through cooperative and motivational skills and sustains clear communication with others
- Maintaining proper documentation and logs of all supported individuals, e.g., incident reports, medication, etc.
- Provide genuine support and empower individuals with diverse disabilities.
- Able to adapt to changing needs and handling challenging situations with patience and professionalism.
- Manage and maintaining staff scheduling.
- Transportation to appointments and community events as needed.
- Other duties assigned
Full job description disclosed at the time of interview.
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