Thrift Direct Support Worker- Chauvin Location

https:/terrebonnearc.org/sitemap.xml; Village of Chauvin; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TARC as a Direct Support Worker to enhance the independence and personal growth of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include providing direct care, implementing training programs, and participating in community outings. We're looking for compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1-3 months related experience preferable.
• Current Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training for client success.
• Conduct assessments and develop individual service plans.
• Ensure safety procedures and maintain proper documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At TARC and in our Cedar Chest Boutiques, we believe inclusion in our local community is essential to providing exceptional services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Worker, you are teaching and engaging people to be as independent in teaching and training life skills as well as encouraging their greatest potential and personal growth. Join our team today and make an impact in the lives of the people we serve.

As a Direct Support Worker in a Cedar Chest Boutique, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision, training and direct care as requested and/or needed to individuals assigned. This may include working with a client, one-on-one, assisting with client’s job and responsibilities and perform any duty necessary to ensure quality and client success.
• Organize, formulate and implement job training to address daily living, social interactions, communications, health/hygiene, safety, team work, vocational skills and provide hands-on training to individuals.
• Conducts, develops and participates in assessment procedures for determining individual needs.
• Provides input to QDDP for individual service plans (ISP) for clients within the program. Must attend ISP meetings as required by regulations.
• Participate in the staffing of clients after the evaluation has been completed, as necessary.
• Maintain a realistic work environment with special emphasis on proper safety procedures and work site employer’s policies in the completion of client’s duties.
• Complete daily charting, weekly and monthly reports, work orders, requisitions and time sheets.
• Evaluate instructional plan and client progress efficiently, accurately, and within appropriate timelines.
• Obtain and use the proper personal protective equipment/clothing (PPE) for clients according to the job demands.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of products used in the completion of job site demands are acquired and that sheets are read and understood by self and clients.
• Coordinate and participate in outings in the community to address clients’ needs as assigned.
• Conduct inventory inspections of quality and quantity of equipment and products.
• Complete work orders along with immediate notification to supervisors concerning equipment that does not work or works improperly.
• Assists in the development and participates in productivity (time) study procedures for determining commensurate wages as per Department of Labor regulations within appropriate timelines.
• Provide personal care as per regulations for individuals served. Give daily work instruction and / or assignments to individuals within the designated program.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must provide hands-on services which includes occasionally lifting, pushing/pulling equipment, supplies or products up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.