IDD Provider Specialist

Lakes Regional Community Center; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Cost Sharing Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance

Employer-Match Retirement (Up to 5%)

Dental, Vision, Life and LTD Insurance

Wellness Program

Vacation Leave 2 Weeks per Year

Sick Leave 2+ Weeks per Year

Job summary

Lakes Regional Community Center in Waxahachie, TX is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist to implement and evaluate therapeutic activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and to provide direct care during daily living tasks. The role includes documentation, safety adherence, and collaboration with care coordinators and families.

Night shifts are Friday 11:00 pm to Saturday 7:00 am, Saturday 7:00 pm to Sunday 7:00 am, and Sunday 7:00 pm to Monday 7:00 am.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• Six months of any work experience.
• Prefer six months of work experience serving persons with developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to assess classroom effectiveness and implement changes.
• Knowledgeable of therapeutic techniques and modalities.
• Exercise independent judgment and work with minimal supervision; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, planning individual activities.
• Liaise with individual's Provider Care Coordinators and family members.
• Complete documentation of services daily, follow safety procedures and monitor facility and vehicle maintenance.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct care including assistance with personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Administer and monitor medications as required and coordinate transportation and health needs.
• Foster a safe, clean, and positive environment and serve as a role model.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Education

High School or better

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.

Work Schedule:

• Friday: 11:00pm to 7:00 am
• Saturday: 7:00pm to 7:00 am
• Sunday: 7:00pm to 7:00 am

Full-Time

Other Requirements:

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

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Six months of any work experience.

Preferred

Six months of work experience serving persons with developmental disabilities.

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