About this opportunity
TREASURE HOUSE lists this Community Assistant Part Time opportunity in glendale, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Treasure House provides a supportive living environment where young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can participate in their community, achieve independence, and realize their purpose. The organization’s vision maintains that all adults, regardless of their abilities, will be active and valued members in their community.
nThe Community Assistant is responsible for leading and managing resident Community life at Treasure House including programs, activities, safety and community inclusion based on his or her assigned shift responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
n** Safety and Well-being **
nnProvide direct support to residents in maintaining their daily schedules, with morning, evening, weekend, and occasional night coverage shifts.
nEnsure the safety of residents by maintaining an awareness of everyone’s where-abouts at all times.
nWith oversight from the resident life coaches, helps residents to navigate internal and external concerns and relationships, both professional and personal.
nEnsures the well-being of residents by maintaining professional boundaries and relationships with residents at all times.
nEnsures resident medication compliance by adhering to all safeguards and procedures.
nAddress and resolve emergency situations by actively seeking problem resolutions and considering the safety and welfare of the residents as a top priority in all events.
nPrepares meals per planned menu and assists with cleanup as needed.
nReport to the appropriate leadership team member any issues or concerns related to the following: residence, resident, employee fleet vehicle, meal planning, residential schedules, policies, procedures and incidents.
n n** Independence **
nnEnsure residents stay engaged in life skills, vocational and recreational programming that creates development and learning opportunities.
nDocumentation of progress, accomplishments, activities, issues and concerns in support of resident goals as put in place by the resident's life coach.
n nCommunity
nnOversight and compliance with resident behaviors while in the community to include the following: maintain set budget as relayed by life coach, use appropriate language, manners spatial awareness and voice projection.
nTransports residents to and from daily vocational, day programming or school and recreational events as scheduled on the daily resident transportation log using authorized company vehicles.
nConduct a professional and knowledgeable manner consistent with the Treasure House mission and brand in all interpersonal and public interactions.
nServes as a positive ambassador who advocates for the organization and its residents.
nOther duties as assigned.
n QUALIFICATIONS:
nThe Treasure House Community Assistant must possess and exhibit:
n_ Required: _
nnHigh School diploma or equivalent
n21+ years of age
nValid Arizona Driver’s License and clean driving record with at least 3 years of driving experience
nMust clear full background check (including but not limited to criminal history check and Motor Vehicle Report)
n n_ Preferred: _
nn2 years’ experience supporting persons with IDD
nFirst aid, CPR, Food handler's and Article 9 Current Certifications (must have 30 days after hire - training can be provided)
nArizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (must have within 30 days after hire)
n n**** COMPETENCIES:
nnAttendance/Punctuality
nCustomer Service
nDependability
nInitiative
nInnovation
nInterpersonal Skills
nOral Communication
nProblem Solving
nSafety and Security
nTeamwork
nWritten Communication
n nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
nnCommunicating with others to exchange information with others consistently.
nRepeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers occasionally.
nOperating motor vehicles up to 12 passengers occasionally.
nAdjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions occasionally.
nSedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing occasionally.
nMoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one location to another occasionally.
n nTreasure House is an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
glendale, AZ, 85318, US
Who can apply
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