IDD Provider Specialist

Lakes Regional; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits 50% dependent coverage

Short-Term Disability

Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Retirement contributions match up to 5

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Lakes Regional in Houston region (Texas) is hiring an IDD Provider Specialist to implement and evaluate therapeutic activities for individuals with developmental disabilities, both in group and individualized settings.

The role involves direct care, coordination with care teams and families, daily documentation, and participation in an interdisciplinary approach to support safety and well-being. Excellent communication and basic clinical skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires at least six months of work experience in any setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques for individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and co-workers; exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; plan individual activities.
• Liaise with Provider Care Coordinators and family members.
• Document services daily in compliance with safety procedures and assist with facility and vehicle maintenance monitoring.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team as requested.
• Provide direct care including assistance with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and basic health needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living, medications administration, and behavior management as needed.
• Foster a safe, clean, and supportive environment and model positive behavior.

Skills

Six months experience

Therapeutic techniques

Communication

Independent judgment

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

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 include:

• 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.

Benefits at full time:

• Employer-Cost Sharing of health (Include 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• 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

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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