IDD Provider Specialist-RT

Lakes Regional Community Center; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Cost Sharing of Health (50%)

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance

Employer-Match Retirement (Up to 5%)

Optional Dental, Vision, Life and LTDI

Wellness Program

2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave

2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Lakes Regional Community Center is seeking an IDD Provider Specialist to run group and individual activities, provide direct care, and collaborate with care teams. The role includes documentation, safety compliance, and participation in an interdisciplinary team.

The position is full-time with a 7am-3pm schedule on weekdays. Relevant experience in developmental disabilities is preferred, along with basic computer skills and a commitment to safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• 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, able to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with individuals and co-workers.
• 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 individual's Provider Care Coordinators and family members.
• Complete daily documentation of services and assist with monitoring facility and vehicle maintenance.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team as requested.
• Provide direct care services including activities of daily living and health care needs.
• Administer and monitor medications and support transportation and recreation.

Skills

Six months experience

Six months experience with persons w/ 

Education

High School or better

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: 7am-3pm (Mon-Fri)

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

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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