Impactful Direct Care & Life Skills Specialist

Genesis Health Clubs; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served, and following through on their plans of care.

You will assist with daily living activities, medication and treatment plans, meal prep, budgeting, transportation, documentation, and reporting to state agencies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver).
• Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English, and read/understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (log on/off, input data, timesheet).
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served.
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting maintenance needs.
• Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, transportation, housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene.
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
• Prepare meals.
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agencies and Evergreen policies and procedures.
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.
• Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested.

Skills

Direct support experience

Job description

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served, and following through on their plans of care.

You will assist with daily living activities, medication and treatment plans, meal prep, budgeting, transportation, documentation, and reporting to state agencies.