IDD Provider Specialist - PRN

Lakes Regional; Waxahachie, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakes Regional is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities in ISS and residential settings. You will implement therapeutic programs, document care, and provide direct care including daily living activities and medication administration.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team and liaise with families and care coordinators. The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months of experience; knowledge of therapeutic techniques for IDD

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of any type of work experience.
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and modalities for individuals with IDD.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate therapeutic programs for individuals with IDD.
• Document services daily and adhere to safety procedures.
• Provide direct care including personal hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Administer and monitor medications as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and liaise with care coordinators and families.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment.

Skills

Direct care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS 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.

Work Hours: PRN - As needed for night shift 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, with weekend shifts varying.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other or related field.

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