IDD Care & Therapy Specialist — Direct Support

Terrell Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrell Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities through individualized activities and direct care.

This role requires on-site work in Terrell, TX, and offers hourly pay of $16 per hour, with responsibilities including program implementation, documentation, and collaboration with care coordinators and families.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness and implement changes as indicated.
• 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

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High School or better in Other or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Terrell Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities through individualized activities and direct care.

This role requires on-site work in Terrell, TX, and offers hourly pay of $16 per hour, with responsibilities including program implementation, documentation, and collaboration with care coordinators and families.