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Lahealthandrehab lists this Direct Service Worker opportunity in pineville, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
DIRECT SERVICE WORKER
LHRC- RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER
REPORTS TO: HOME MANAGER
FUNCTION: This position has the responsibilities of being the primary staff for clients. As such the direct care staff person is responsible for providing the prescribe 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 Home Manager and or Program Director, and must follow the rules and regulations of LHRC. 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 of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The absence of specific statement of duties does not exclude those task 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 arears for repairs and cleanliness.
Be thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures relative to the residents (discipline, medical emergencies, safety, runaway/elopements)
Supervise, participate in, and train residents in cooking, meal planning, shopping and all household maintenance activities.
Encourage participation in a variety of recreational/leisure-time activities, social skills, and development activities.
Must have Valid Drivers License and clean driving history.
Other duties as assigned by Program Director, Home Manager, or his/her designee.
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Worksite address
pineville, LA, 71360, US
Who can apply
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