Job description

Easterseals UCP welcomes you to join our team of Frontline Heroes!

Do you want to be a part of a motivating and driven team who is committed in making a change and impact within their communities? Join us today!!!

Our Frontline workers at Easterseals UCP work directly with individuals living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or mental health challenges.

We are currently recruiting for immediate positions available to support our Individual & Community Supports Program within Buies Creek, NC Thursday and Friday afternoons; and weekends. Supports will provide one on one support within community, providing support with activities such as exercising, volunteering, shopping, and activities of daily living.

All training will be provided.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor or designee, the Direct Support Paraprofessional provides respite, personal care and personal assistance and/or habilitative services to individuals supported by the ICS program. These services exclude those that are considered re-habilitative in nature.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with identifying individual goals.
• Assists in developing and monitoring outcomes and adjusts as needed.
• Assists individuals we support with inclusion.
• Respects the dignity and individuality of each individual and his/her right to confidentiality.
• Assists individuals we support with daily needs.
• Ensures that the safety, health, hygiene and nutritional needs of the individuals we support are met.
• Lifts and transfers individuals we support as needed.
• Assists individuals at learning and increasing skills in all areas of independence. This includes, but is not limited to: Self-help skills, independent living skills, accessing community resources and pursuit of leisure activities. If an individualized plan exists, this document serves as guide for these supports.
• Completes required paperwork (may vary by location) accurately and as required by program.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required for all services provided.
• Two years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple responsibilities and assigning priority to activities.
• Ability to manage the goals of multiple individuals and families on a timely basis.
• Must complete and maintain current Easter Seals UCP training curriculum, which includes, but not limited to the following:
• CPR/First Aid, NCI (as appropriate), Medication Administration (as appropriate), OSHA/BBP training, core competencies and other trainings relevant to position as defined by local program guidelines.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted, state appropriate driver’s license for the State of North Carolina.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff members are required to wear a mask while providing services to individual's supported.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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