Support Provider for People with Disabilities
Company: Home of Hope
Location: Claremore
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:Provide people with diverse support needs training and
assistance in such as daily living skills, leisure/social
activities, personal hygiene skills, social skills and vocational
skills, etc. This is an hourly paid position. (Non-exempt)ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:Train, guide or assist in personal hygiene, clothing
care, mobility, taking medications, managing money, meal
planning/preparation, household care, communication, community
participation (religious, political, recreational, etc.), health
maintenance (nutrition, medical/dental appointments, physical
exercise, immunizations, etc.), safety skills and human
relations.Coordinate or provide instruction in vocational skills.
Identify areas where assisted techniques may be useful at a job
site. Develop and utilize natural supports to integrate the person
into the work environment. Report progress to individual's Team to
develop vocational activities when job placement is not
appropriate. Document and maintain task analysis for job
placement/assessments, billings and vocational profiles.Assist in
achieving maximum potential toward self- determination. Encourage
independence and inclusion regardless of community, social or
vocational circumstance. Participate in the identification of
strengths, interests and needs of the person to ensure maximum
development and goal attainment. Interact to promote self-esteem,
confidence and morale as well as ensuring the happiness and well
being of each person served.Work cooperatively with all employees,
service providers, professionals, guardians, and families.
Represent HOH in a positive manner. Conduct yourself in a manner
becoming of a role model. At all time treat people, co-workers,
professionals with respect and dignity.Report to the Program
Coordinator and document incidents when the individual receiving
services is awake during sleep hours. In the case this individual
stays awake during all sleep hours, you should report this so that
relief staff can be called in to provide care. Sleeping while the
individual is awake is not permitted.Document and report any
accidents, medical issues or behavioral incidents that affect the
health, welfare or self- respect/dignity of the individual. Report
suspicion of rights violations, financial exploitation, neglect, or
abuse by calling the Abuse Hotline.Will provide transportation to
work, therapies/health appointments, leisure or social activities
using public transportation, HOH provided vehicles or personal
vehicle.Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the environments for
which you are responsible. Report repair or maintenance needs to
the House Manager or Program Coordinator. Report any and all safety
concerns to the EHSRM Director.Maintain the confidentiality of all
information, oral or written, unless authorized to release
information in accordance with applicable laws and policies.Report
and document any injury that you sustain while on the job to your
supervisor and Medcor or the Human Resource Director
immediately.Willing to work at multiple or various locations when
business needs call for such.CORE VALUES:Client Centered Care: We
are committed to making all decisions and performing all actions
with the well-being of our clients as our primary focus, and to
always putting our clients' interests ahead of our
own.Accountability: We take personal responsibility, as an
organization and as individuals, for our actions, hold each other
accountable, and expect to be held accountable at any point
throughout the year for our decisions and actions.Respect: While
keeping the focus on the needs of our clients, we also commit to
demonstrating mutual respect in communication and actions so that a
positive environment for everyone is maintained.Excellence: We are
committed to using established best practices, to evaluating
effectiveness of our efforts, and to demonstrating a willingness to
change current practices at any point based on evidence that change
is needed.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma
or equivalency; minimum age 18No experience necessaryCriminal
arrest checks will be conducted through the OSBI, and person with a
felony conviction will not work for HOH without issuance of
exception by Oklahoma Department of Human Services.Working home
phone or cell phoneValid OK drivers license; current automotive
insurance; dependable transportation; availability to operate
vehicle during day/nightMust be able to work a flexible schedule on
a day to day basis.First Aid/CPR Training (Required). This will
include all aspects of completion with compressions on the floor or
ground.Require pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable
cause drug screens.Willing to work schedules based on individual
client needs.Expected to learn and follow the Individual Plan (IP)
of each client.JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to lift
50-70 pounds with and/or without accommodation.Ability to push/pull
50 pounds.Ability to walk at an efficient rate of speed.Must have
good communication skills and be able to teach in a variety of
settings.Must be mentally and physically capable to perform the
duties of the position.Ability to understand oral and written
instructions.Reliable motor skills-use of hands and feetAbility to
sit, stoop, or stand for prolonged periods of time.TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to successfully complete testing and or
competencies on training classes required by HOH, DDSD and
according to individualized person specific training. Cross
training with other people and programs is encouraged for
advancement within the HTS levels.*** HTS Staff may acquire
additional levels dependent upon experience, cross-training and
advanced training. ***PI175248230
Keywords: Home of Hope, Tulsa , Support Provider for People with Disabilities, Other , Claremore, Oklahoma
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