Residential Care Provider; RCP; Southside - Conyers, GA.

• Required Degree High school
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Description

Job Title: Residential Care Provider (RCP)

Job Code: SSS
010/ Client Support Worker or T6001/Support Services Worker

Shift: Full-Time (40 Per Week / PT / PRN - 19 hours per week)

Job

Hours:

Times May Vary

Division/Department/Program: Southside AGR (IDD)

The Residential Care Provider monitors general resident activity to observe and report behavior/progress of individuals with severe developmental disabilities living in a group home or other community residential setting and provides individualized skills training according to residents’ needs.

Under direct supervision, assists with daily living activities in a residential facility. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals with Developmental Disabilities in basic daily living skills.
• Carry out a person-centered Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Ensure individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are always groomed according to VPH policy.
• Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating.
• Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan.
• Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational activities.
• Assist with scheduling medical appointments.
• Assists in the implementation of individual and behavioral plans and provides feedback for plan goals.
• Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individualized treatment plans.
• Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks.
• Promotes participation and involvement in community outings.
• Ensure everyone’s rights are protected.
• Treats individuals with dignity and respect
• Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of relevant job-related training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with IDD population.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification (CNA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Direct Care Professional (DCP) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Requires TB Evaluation at pre-employment and annually.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have the following technical skills – Word, Excel and Electronic Health Record (Care Logic).
• Must be willing to transport residents in the company van.
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients in a residential treatment setting.
• Must be able to lift and carry groceries and supplies and move furniture for cleaning.
• Must be able to assist disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secure seatbelts.
• Must be able to use a gait belt and mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts).
• Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan.
• Generous PTO – plus 9 holidays per year –and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
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