IDD Provider Specialist

Lakesregional; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance

Tuition discounts for select Colleges

Job summary

Lakesregional in Ennis, Texas, is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist responsible for providing individualized care services in various settings for persons with developmental disabilities. The role involves implementing therapeutic programs, daily documentation of services, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, at least six months of work experience, and knowledge of therapeutic techniques. Full-time hours are from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, offering various employee benefits including health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness.
• Six months of work experience is required.
• Exercise independent judgment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate therapeutic programs for individuals.
• Liaise with Provider Care Coordinators and family members.
• Provide direct care services including personal hygiene assistance.
• Implement behavior management programs and provide emergency interventions.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutic techniques

Communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Computer skills (MS Word, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

The IDD Provider Specialist position is responsible for group and individualized activities at the Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) and/or residential settings program, and also provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities.

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.

Other Requirements

• 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.

Work Hours

8am - 4pm Monday - Friday

Employee Benefits

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year
• Tuition discounts for select Colleges

Education

High School or better.

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