Day Program Paraprofessional

Victorian Senior Care; Randleman (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support agency is seeking a compassionate and responsible individual to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a day program. Responsibilities include implementing individualized plans to promote independence in daily living, documenting services accurately, and providing empathetic support. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, hold a high school diploma, and possess a valid driver's license with driving experience. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the community while ensuring the wellbeing of those served.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
• Experience with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with I/DD in daily living skills.
• Implement individual Person Centered Plans.
• Document services provided in progress notes.
• Report any allegation of consumer abuse or neglect.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assist with adults with I/DD disability in a day program setting. Implement individual Person Centered Plan involving skills that promote independence while instructing, modeling, assisting the consumer in daily living skills, socialization, leisure and /or recreational activities, educational and vocational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, read, and be familiar with the Employee Handbook regarding personnel policies and procedures for the agency.
• Possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and specific consumer competencies: knowledge of basic principles of I/DD.
• Ability to work with persons who may be different from me in areas of ability, age, economic status, social, etc.; demonstrate empathy and understanding of consumer problems and respond to these problems.
• Determine consumer needs and engage with and build rapport with the person served.
• Become familiar with and implement the individual’s habilitation plan such as Individual Support Plan, or to address the individual’s identified goals according to the service definition.
• Document the service provided in progress notes. The basic data included in these notes will include observations, consumer participation, progress, behavior changes, or any pertinent information relating to the consumer. All documentation must be completed on the day the service is provided and completed in BLACK INK only. Use of “white-out” is not acceptable.
• Day Supports Worker Individual (T2021) or Group (T202HQ) Paraprofessional & or Associate Professional (NC Innovations Waiver/Cardinal Innovations)
• Adhere to company policy that prohibits taking a person supported to a staff’s private residence or leaving the consumer unattended in a vehicle or at any other public place.
• Submit all required documentation by the deadlines specified by the Supervisor.
• Obtain and keep current all training required by the agency, according to the service provided and the individual’s needs. Understand that failure to renew training by the due date will result in immediate removal from schedule until training is brought up-to-date.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and consumer conferences or give advance notice to Supervisor as to reason(s) for inability to attend.
• Receive supervision from Supervisor/Qualified Professional (QP) or Associate Professionals (AP) grandfathered in as of the waiver implementation of 3/31/12 at least quarterly and as needed either face‑to‑face, via phone, or group staff meetings.
• All paraprofessionals and associate professionals will be supervised by a Qualified Professional in accordance with G.S. NCAC 27 G .0204(b) (c) (f) and according to licensure or certification requirements of the appropriate discipline.
• Work only authorized hours unless specifically approved in advance by Supervisor/Administrator.
• Report changes in person’s condition, family situation, or needs to the Supervisor.
• Report any allegation of consumer abuse, neglect, or exploitation of consumer to Supervisor so it may be investigated and an incident report to be completed, along with a report to the local DSS.
• Report any destruction or theft of agency property to Supervisor.
• Report any possible fraud against the consumer or agency to the Supervisor to be investigated.
• Perform other duties as required by circumstances.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
• Must have no substantiated findings on the NC Health Care Abuse Registry.
• Must meet SBI and DMV requirements of LME/MCO contracts.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have 3 full years of driving experience.
• Must have acceptable level of automobile liability insurance.
• Experience with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to complete all required trainings as assigned.
• Must have access to a device with internet connection at the time services are rendered.