About this opportunity
Lahealthandrehab lists this Direct Service Worker-New Iberia opportunity in lafayette, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Direct Service Worker
Reports To: Program Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Division: Direct Care
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK
Function
This position has the responsibility of being the primary staff for clients. As such the direct care staff person is responsible for providing the prescribed program of Active Treatment to each client based on the Individual Plan-of-Care. This employee provides the actual training, and also provides the day to day supervision, guidance, and support to clients, which may be required to facilitate each client's individual learning and development. This employee works under the direction of the Program Director.
Job Requirements
This position requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Additionally persons must be at least 23 years of age, but no person shall be employed who is less than 18 years of age.
An employee who fills this position must participate in all training, must work when assigned to work by the Program Director, and must follow the rules and regulations of LHRO. Additionally, direct care staff persons must follow all directions, procedures, and guidelines for the provision of individual program of clients.
Principle Activities
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types or work performed in positions allocated to this class. The absence of specific statement of duties doesn't not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
Implement through training, individual client's Individual Plan of Care.
Where applicable, implement according to requirement individual client's or group Behavior Management Plan.
Where applicable, supervise the self‑administration of medication by residents.
Be familiar with Direct Care Staff Persons Checklist (see handbook). Assist in developing and implementing Active Treatment.
Participate in intake and individualized plan of care and development of same.
Provide individual and group counseling under the direction of the Program Director and/or House Manager.
Record all accident/incidents occurring on each shift.
Inspect living areas for repairs and cleanliness.
Be thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures relative to the residents (discipline, medical emergencies, safety, runaway/elopements).
Supervise all activities, events, and functions.
Provide necessary transportation.
Restrict inappropriate behaviors in residents and assist them in developing alternate appropriate behaviors.
Train residents in good personal habits, e.g. grooming, eating, hygiene.
Supervise, participate in, and train residents in cooking, meal planning, shopping, and all household maintenance activities.
Supervise, guide, train, participate, and encourage participation in a variety of recreational/leisure‑time activities, social skills, and development activities.
Ability to transport up to 30 pounds.
Other duties as assigned by Program Director, House Manager or his/her designee.
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Worksite address
lafayette, LA, 70595, US
Who can apply
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