IDD Care & Activity Specialist

Terrelltexas; Terrell, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Terrelltexas is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist to administer group and individualized activities for individuals with developmental disabilities in ISS or residential settings. Responsibilities include implementing therapeutic programs, documenting services, liaising with care coordinators and families, and assisting with daily living activities and medications as needed.

The role requires at least six months of work experience, knowledge of therapeutic techniques, independence, and basic

Qualifications

• Must have six months of any type of work experience.
• Must be knowledgeable of therapeutic techniques and modalities of working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Exercise independent judgment, be able to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with individuals and co-workers.
• Prefer working computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, planning individual activities.
• Liaison with individual's Provider Care Coordinators, and family members.
• Daily completion of documentation of services, complying with safety procedures and assist with monitoring facility and vehicle maintenance.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, as requested.
• Provides direct care services to include assistance and training with personal hygiene, food preparation, feeding, mobility, community access, recreation, leisure activities, and maintenance of basic health care needs.
• Provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, housekeeping, transportation, and other individualized goals.
• Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary.
• Fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for individuals; and serves as a positive role model for those we serve.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Education

High School or better in related field

Job description

Terrelltexas is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist to administer group and individualized activities for individuals with developmental disabilities in ISS or residential settings. Responsibilities include implementing therapeutic programs, documenting services, liaising with care coordinators and families, and assisting with daily living activities and medications as needed.

The role requires at least six months of work experience, knowledge of therapeutic techniques, independence, and basic