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Hourly-100% Service Workers Baton Rouge, LA, US
30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1185
Salary Range: $11.00 To $11.00 Hourly
Day Habilitation Program
Summary
Observing and monitoring all social and recreational activities while promoting personal growth, independence, and choices for Day Habilitation Participants.
Position Type
Non-Exempt / Full-Time
Essential Functions
Provide opportunities for individuals to freely choose community-based activities
Support and promote a person-centered culture
Assist individuals with building and maintaining community relationships
Empower individuals to be as independent as possible in the areas of leisure, social, hygiene and life skills
Advocate for community inclusion
Educate participants in self-advocacy
Responsible for solicitating feedback from participants (their interests, their likes, their dislikes, etc.) for the purpose of incorporating new opportunities
Maintain and follow all safety precautions, ensuring a safe environment
Provide support to program individuals’ emotional and physical wellness, based on their preferences
Provide transportation as needed
Provide support and assistance to participants as needed
Daily implementation of the Geaux Groups 100% Community Based BAND calendar
Assist participants with setting community life engagement goals
Maintain daily documentation—Community Life Engagement Activity Log
Report any significant concerns to supervisor
Maintain training requirements
Follow all guidelines & procedures related to LaSRS and ADP.
Attend and participate in staff meetings
Other projects and duties as assigned
Proficient in using LaSRS and ADP.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
Records management and information organization
Organization skills with ability to meet deadlines
Independent decision-making within scope of role
Discretion and confidentiality
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. At least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Other Requirements
Must maintain a valid Louisiana driver’s license, vehicle insurance, vehicle registration and vehicle inspection sticker.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70873, US
Who can apply
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