Job description

JOB SUMMARY: To provide ongoing support and supervision to people supported in their homes and to develop and implement developmental skills programs for participants. Skills training focuses on fostering people’s independence, self development, and self esteem in areas including personal care skills, community integration and relationship development, and independent living skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Included but not limited to:

Agency Mission/Quality Services

• Understand and perform all job functions based on the mission and philosophical principles of KNC.
• Adhere to the Standards of Excellence for all employees.
• Ensure the health, safety, well being, and human rights of all people supported by following all agency policies and procedures.
• Create a positive, team-oriented, holistic, and compassionate work environment that focuses on quality service delivery and program development.
• Adhere to the agency timelines/schedule regarding attendance and participation at all mandatory trainings and scheduled trainings.
• Act as a role model for people supported by demonstrating a professional manner in all aspects of job performance.
• Promote and model Positive Behavior Supports.

Clinical Support

• Provide support and counseling to people supported to assist them with developing their problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Identify interfering behavior and implement behavioral interventions and protocols and/or to provide counseling to people as needed.
• Participate in regular team meetings and clinical discussions regarding people supported.

Overnight Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10p to 8a

Advocacy/Communication

• Support and foster the growth and independence of people supported.
• Participate in support plan meetings by providing information that is based on the wishes and desires of the person supported.
• Promote increased participation in community activities and in the use of community resources.
• Communicate all issues and concerns regarding people supported to the Program Manager and/or appropriate person.
• Support people according to their individual communication styles and respectful of their support needs.
• Empower people supported to make choices and exercise their human rights.
• Engage in supervisions with the Program Manager that focus on support and improvement in job performance.

Documentation

• Ensure that all information regarding people supported is maintained with the highest level of confidentiality based on the policies and procedures regarding people’s protected health information.
• Complete required documentation that is accurate, completed within established timelines, and within a manner based on dignity and respect to people supported including data sheets, case notes, incident reports, seizure records, etc.
• Keep daily data on behavior plans and protocols as agreed upon by the clinical team.

General

• Adhere to all personnel policies, especially regarding the importance of good attendance and punctuality.
• Follow through on all assigned tasks.
• Work cooperatively with all team members and agency personnel.
• Supervise people supported at all times including their arrival and departure.
• Assist people with their personal care needs (eating, toileting, grooming etc).
• Ensure a clean and safe environment and to report any health or safety concerns promptly to the appropriate person based on policies and procedures.
• Assist with transportation by driving for day supports including morning and afternoon runs using KNC or personal vehicle.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1year experience with the DD population.
• C.N.A. certification is desired.
• Valid driver’s license/Vehicle insurance and the ability to drive a KNC and/or personal vehicle
• Crisis intervention training (i.e. Safety Care) is favorable
• Have completed or willingness to complete training

in the following areas:

Relias

CPR

Developmental disabilities

Community services

Human rights.

Passenger Assistance Training

Successfully completed medication administration program

(He-m1201)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salem, NH 03079: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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