ISS Day Program/Direct Support Staff Job El Paso area,Texas USA,Healthcare

Position: ISS Day Program/Direct Support Staff Full-Time (32.50 Hours)

ISS Direct Support Staff Full-Time (32.50 Hours)

Job Title

ISS Direct Support Staff Full-Time (32.50 Hours)

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Responsibilities and Duties

Assisting individuals in performing activities of daily living (i.e., grooming, eating, dressing, personal hygiene), while promoting the achievement of maximum independence;

Educating and supporting individuals in all self-help skills, as well as skills deemed significant by the individual and his/her Interdisciplinary Team (IDT);

Implementing all treatment plans as determined and designated by the individual and IDT (i.e., Individual Support Plans, Training Objectives, Behavior Support Strategies, etc.);

Assistance with medications and performance of Nurse-delegated tasks;

Supervision of individual’s safety and security;

Advocating for individual’s rights;

Assisting individuals in attaining their goals;

Promoting positive self-concept through encouragement and positive reinforcement;

Communicating significant factors regarding each individual’s treatment to the person designated to coordinate services for the individual(s); and

Documenting individual’s daily activities, as well as recording progress or lack of progress pertaining to objectives and goals.

Work Skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Good written skills

Experience

18 years of age

Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record

Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred)

Qualifications

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Physical Demands

This position may require high physical demands such as bending, lifting, and stretching (i.e., supporting adults in bathing, changing adult briefs, lifting/transferring non-ambulatory individuals).

Additional Details

Hourly Rate: $11.26 per hour

Position Open Until Filled

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ISS Day Program​/Direct Support Staff

ISS Day Program/Direct Support Staff