IDD Provider Specialist

Lakes Regional; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance

Employer-Match Retirement Counseling

Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Lakes Regional is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist to deliver group and individualized activities in ISS and residential settings. Responsibilities include direct care, documentation, and collaboration with care coordinators and families.

The role requires implementing therapeutic programs, monitoring safety, and participating in the interdisciplinary team to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness and implement changes as indicated.
• Prefer working computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, planning individual activities.
• Liaise with the individual\'s Provider Care Coordinators and family members.
• Daily completion of documentation of services, adhering to safety procedures and assisting with facility and vehicle maintenance.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team, as requested.
• Provide direct care: personal hygiene, meals, mobility, community access, recreation, and basic healthcare needs.
• Administrate and monitor medications and support activities of daily living.
• Implements behavior management programs and health-related interventions as necessary.
• Foster a safe, clean, productive environment and model positive behavior.

Skills

Therapeutic programs

Documentation

MS Word

Excel

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Education

High School or better in Other or related field

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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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.

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