Supportive Companion

supportive living companion

working hours: monday, wednesday & friday, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

• provides services and activities to the consumer within their home and community as determined by goals and objectives in a person‑centered plan.
• trains and supports individuals in independent living skills, home management skills, cooking, cleaning, socialization, including supported employment in the community, and other identified skills needed to foster independence.
• follows procedures within 24 hours for incidents identified according to department of human services policy.
• completes activity logs that occur during the work time frame as identified within the person‑centered plan objectives.
• reports any change affecting the individual receiving services.
• reminds consumers when it is necessary to take and/or refill medication.
• completes and provides documents as required.
• meets initial and ongoing annual training requirements.
• maintains compliance with required personnel documents.
• performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

• high school diploma or ged.
• one (1) year of relevant supervised work experience with public health, human services or other community service agency; or
• two (2) years of verifiable successful experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• cna certification or medical assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.
• all supported living companions hired after 11/01/07 must:
  • the ability to understand written activity plans, execute instructions, and document services delivered.
  • have the ability to communicate effectively with consumers.
  • have the ability to access emergency service systems.
  • have the ability to access transportation services required as appropriate.
  • have satisfactorily passed a criminal background check, and adult and child maltreatment registry checks. Criminal background and adult maltreatment checks must be repeated every five (5) years, and child maltreatment checks must be repeated every two (2) years.
  • have completed a drug screen prior to employment in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.

must be able to pass applicable background checks and drug screen. Any offer of employment will be based on the results of background checks and drug screen.

salary: $12.00 - $12.50 per hour.

location:
benton, ar
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