Vinfen
Provide individual and group support to persons served in a residential program. Teach skills to enhance independence, quality of life and self‑advocacy. Ensure a safe, secure and clean residential environment. Assist individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities, develop and maintain friendships and strengthen family engagement and partnerships.
Responsibilities
Assist individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships.
Assist individuals to access community‑based support and resources.
Plan recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and emotional well‑being.
Empower and support individuals to make choices, be a self‑advocate, and be fully involved in determining directions of their supports and lives.
Support individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
Support individuals in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer and other community engagement opportunities.
Encourage and support individuals and involved families in maintaining strong partnership with staff and other interested parties.
Provide training and support to individuals in the home, including rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire‑safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources and other related areas.
Perform hands‑on tasks in the program as required to facilitate implementation of support plans.
Provide transportation, as necessary.
Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals in the home and report changes to supervisor.
Monitor individual funds, as needed.
Maintain records for individuals in the home. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log.
Procure, store, administer, document and dispose of medication for individuals consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations and Company policy.
Communicate with and provide information to interested parties such as program nurse, case managers and Visiting Nurses Association.
Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures and standards.
Ensure home safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, snow shoveling and trash removal.
Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions and exposure control.
Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs and activity schedules.
Provide shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.
Function as human rights advocate. Provide physical intervention and/or First Aid in event of behavior or medical emergency.
Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Assist in developing, implementing and documenting treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
Perform other related duties, as required.
Knowledge and Skills
Advocacy techniques
Different communication styles
Empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
Participatory planning techniques
Physical personal management skills
Household management skills
Crisis intervention techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues
Participatory, collaborative and teaching skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Adapt communication for individuals through different styles
Professional and confidential capacity
High motivation to learn and practice new skills
Consistency in performance
Effective oral and written communication
Qualifications
Minimum one year of experience or training in a related function is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is required; experience may substitute academic training.
Valid U.S. driver’s license; must have a safe driving record and be able to pass a driver screening background check.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Driving and Physical Effort Requirements
Driving required, either a company van or a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb; physically active position requiring lifting at least 25 pounds.
Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living; speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Certifications and Pay
CPR, First Aid, MAP, PBS Tier 1 and Safety Care required within specified time frames after hire.
USD $21.75 – $21.75 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
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Responsibilities
Assist individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships.
Assist individuals to access community‑based support and resources.
Plan recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and emotional well‑being.
Empower and support individuals to make choices, be a self‑advocate, and be fully involved in determining directions of their supports and lives.
Support individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
Support individuals in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer and other community engagement opportunities.
Encourage and support individuals and involved families in maintaining strong partnership with staff and other interested parties.
Provide training and support to individuals in the home, including rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire‑safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources and other related areas.
Perform hands‑on tasks in the program as required to facilitate implementation of support plans.
Provide transportation, as necessary.
Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals in the home and report changes to supervisor.
Monitor individual funds, as needed.
Maintain records for individuals in the home. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log.
Procure, store, administer, document and dispose of medication for individuals consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations and Company policy.
Communicate with and provide information to interested parties such as program nurse, case managers and Visiting Nurses Association.
Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures and standards.
Ensure home safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, snow shoveling and trash removal.
Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions and exposure control.
Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs and activity schedules.
Provide shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.
Function as human rights advocate. Provide physical intervention and/or First Aid in event of behavior or medical emergency.
Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Assist in developing, implementing and documenting treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
Perform other related duties, as required.
Knowledge and Skills
Advocacy techniques
Different communication styles
Empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
Participatory planning techniques
Physical personal management skills
Household management skills
Crisis intervention techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues
Participatory, collaborative and teaching skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Adapt communication for individuals through different styles
Professional and confidential capacity
High motivation to learn and practice new skills
Consistency in performance
Effective oral and written communication
Qualifications
Minimum one year of experience or training in a related function is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is required; experience may substitute academic training.
Valid U.S. driver’s license; must have a safe driving record and be able to pass a driver screening background check.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Driving and Physical Effort Requirements
Driving required, either a company van or a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb; physically active position requiring lifting at least 25 pounds.
Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living; speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Certifications and Pay
CPR, First Aid, MAP, PBS Tier 1 and Safety Care required within specified time frames after hire.
USD $21.75 – $21.75 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
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