Direct Care Worker​/Cook - Millcreek of Poplarville​/M-F

Direct Care Worker / Cook - Millcreek of Poplarville/ Full Time / M-F $11.00

Job Category:
* Patient Support

Requisition Number: DIREC
103335

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• Posted :
  February 9, 2026
• Full-Time

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Millcreek Employability of Poplarville (HCBS)
328 Garrett and McGill Dr
Poplarville, MS 39470, USA

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide support and information necessary to make informed choices and decisions to program participants.
• Establish a collaborative relationship with program participants, co-workers and people who are important to the participant.
• Determine the needs, desires, and interest of the participants.
• Assist the participant to identify support available in their community, family, and social network.
• Work with the participant to develop and sustain relationships with friends, family and community members.
• Assist the participant to manage every day aspect of life by teaching and providing supports.
• Provide support necessary to engage in satisfactory work and daily activities.
• Complete necessary documentation in an efficient and timely manner.
• Complete routine daily checks of vans and report deficiencies.
• Assist in plan development for the program participant to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist program participant to achieve the outcomes identified on his/her plan.
• Keep supervisor abreast of pertinent information relate dot he program participant.
• Ensure the program participant safety at all times.
• Report risk management issues to supervisor and submit reports to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Ulti Pro usage, policies, procedures and timelines.
• Provide safe transportation to and from community activities.
• Adhere to all Millcreek and HCBS waiver program policies and procedures.
• Follows all safety policies and adheres to all worker's compensation program guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High School/GED or better.
• Required Experience: At least one year of working experience.
• Preferred Experience: One year of experience working with children/adults with developmental disabilities.

• Communication: Advanced
• Attention to Detail: Advanced

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

High School/GED or better.

• Required: At least one year of working experience.
• Preferred: One year of experience working with children/adults with development disabilities is preferred.

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