IDD Provider Specialist - PRN

Lakesregional; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakesregional in Greenville, Texas, is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist to provide impactful support and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves implementing therapeutic programs and direct care services while maintaining compliance with documentation and safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, and must be able to assess classroom effectiveness. Various shifts are available including weekends and overnights.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable of therapeutic techniques and modalities.
• Six months of any type of work experience required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate therapeutic programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide direct care services including training with daily living activities.
• Document services based on compliance and safety procedures.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Independent judgment

Effective communication

Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel)

Education

High School diploma or better in 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: Multiple schedules available for PRN (as needed) including but not limited to Overnights, Weekends, and Monday - Friday with the following hours -

• 11 PM Thursday - 9 AM Friday & 11 PM to 11 AM Friday and Saturday
• Saturday and Sunday 11 AM - 11 PM and 11 PM - 11 AM.
• Monday - Friday 3 PM - 11 PM Monday - Friday

Education

High School or better in Other or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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