Residential Care Provider; RCP; Kirkland; MH; Covington, GA - PRN

• Location 115 Kirkland Road,A,Covington, GA, 30016,United States
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others No

Job Title: Residential Care Provider (RCP)

Job Code: SSS
010/Client Support Worker

Shift: FT 1st Shift & PRN 2nd Shift

Job

Hours:

- Hours May Vary (40 hours per week on average)

Base

Location:

Covington, GA.

Division/Department/Program: Adult MH Supportive Housing Intensive ( Kirkland AGR)

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 trainings according to residents’ needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Determines the individuals’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences by observing daily activities and reviewing records.
• Assists individuals in basic problem-solving and daily decision-making using the least intrusive methods appropriate for each.
• Provides training and oversight in daily living skills and personal care, such as dressing, hygiene, housekeeping, cooking, laundry, money management, and socialization skills using techniques appropriate for their abilities.
• Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition.
• Plans, prepares, and serves balanced meals.
• Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational and other activities.
• Supervises the self-administration of individuals’ medications using agency protocols. Maintains required records.
• Documents individuals’ progress toward goals and objectives identified in their treatment and/or behavior plans through activity/progress notes, data-tracking sheets, and/or other prescribed skill builder formats.
• Completes all home and vehicle records, logs, notes, assessments, reports, and other documentation according to protocols.
• Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and moves furniture for cleaning. Assists disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secures seatbelts. Performs other duties that require moderate lifting. May use a gait belt or mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.
• Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational and other activities as needed.
• Supervises the self-administration of individuals’ medications using agency protocols and maintains required records.
• Documents individuals’ progress toward goals and objectives identified in their treatment and/or behavior plans through activity/progress notes, data-tracking sheets, and/or other prescribed skill builder formats as needed.
• Completes all home and vehicle records, logs, notes, assessments, reports,and other documentation according to protocols.
• Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and moves furniture for cleaning.
• Assists disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secures seatbelts.
• Performs other duties that require moderate lifting.
• May use a gait belt or mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Note: Must be 21 years of age, have valid Georgia Driver's License, and a clean motor vehicle report.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with MH/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…