JOB DUTIES: Using
Discovery and other assessment techniques, assess individuals’ interests,
skills and support needs and develop plans and activities based on the
information obtained. Identify
community resources and activities pertaining to the interest and skill level
of participants whom they’re serving. Facilitate
participation in typical and integrated activities (those used by the general
public), events and organizations in the participant’s neighborhood or local
community in ways similar to others of the same age and who share similar
interests. Assist
individuals with lifestyle development goals such as, but not limited to- developing
and maintaining friendships; and developing connections with others in the
community around shared skills and interests. Act
as a role model and mentor in all areas of daily living, especially age
appropriate social behavior, personal care and interpersonal relationships,
both in work and other community environments including appropriate
work-related dress, habits and attitudes. Provide
ongoing training and other support services to enable a person to be employed
in the community and to use community resources to participate in community
activities. Accompany
participants to activities, if needed, and facilitate involvement. Provide
support to maintain and/or enhance personal independence as determined by the
individual’s goals and desires. Provide
attendant care and/ or other supports as necessary (i.e. personal care,
medication assistance, etc.) in a respectful and private manner. Provide
and assist with transportation including mobility training, coordination and
scheduling of transportation services, as needed. Maintain
required written and electronic records including progress of goals identified
on participant’s person-centered plan, incidents, challenges, etc. Communicate
regularly with Team Members and Supervisor regarding individuals served,
progress on goals, coordination activities, and ongoing strategies. Communicate
progress, successes, and challenges to guardians / care providers as needed and
requested. Attend
job- related meetings and trainings. Be
available to work non-routine hours, as needed. Maintain
confidentiality of information regarding individuals and families in accordance
to agency, State, and Federal regulations. Performs
other duties as directed.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: Capable
of being firm, but have sensitivity, and able to use tact and diplomacy in
dealing with fellow employees, workers, participants, families, legal
guardians, general public, and other public or private agencies. Ability to influence the actions of others,
self-direction and self-motivation are required. Able to work with limited daily supervision
and make accurate, rapid independent decisions.
Knowledge of principles and practices used in working with people who
have varying abilities. Basic understanding
and utilization of computers.