About the Role
This position will provide direct support to clients we serve at a day program for adults, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities.
Responsibilities
- Be awake, alert, creative, patient, innovative, and organized and available to assist clients at all times.
- Supervise and assist clients during meal preparation, housekeeping responsibilities, personal hygiene, grooming and other activities as needed.
- Complete records as designated by policies and procedures such as, but not limited to; documentation of training, progress notes, medication leave reports and any behavioral management programs.
- Provide input to individual program planning for clients.
- Train/instruct clients in areas in individual program plan under the training system established by the QIDP/CM, including supervision of clients in day program activities on various life, social and vocational skills.
- Be aware of the approximate location of all clients on assigned building.
- Supervise and assist clients in recreational activities both on campus and off campus.
- Assist in general upkeep and repair of facility such as, but not limited to: keeping inside and outside of vehicles clean and ensuring sufficient gasoline level for next usage, cleaning of facility grounds and/or buildings, and informing appropriate management staff for resolving noted problems areas.
- Supervise and assist participants with meal preparation, prompt and assist participants with personal hygiene, grooming and other activities as needed.
- Check attendance logs and service logs for accuracy and ensure they are turned in a timely manner.
- Make written reports of significant incidents that occur and inform appropriate staff if needed.
- Provide first-aid as needed to participants and assist in the follow through on medical needs.
- Assist and ensure general cleanliness and repair of assigned building and inform appropriate staff for resolving any areas that need repair.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Program Director/ Asst. Director.
- Report suspected abuse & neglect to supervisor immediately (within one hour).
- Safely provide transportation to participants on outings in the community, medical appointments if needed, volunteer assignments, and other scheduled community events.
- Show compassion, builds rapport and encourages clients in order for them to develop into their full potential.
- Keeps clients on task and redirects focus.
- Works with staff throughout Mary Lee Foundation to meet the needs of each clients at assigned location.
- Responsibilities are not limited to the above list and may include other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience working with people with disabilities.
- Basic knowledge and skills in basic computer use, and ability to learn new simple software in a reasonable time.
- Current valid Driver License, and acceptable driving record.
- Takes initiative and works independently or with other persons within the program, without supervisory directions.
- Consistently complies with all Marylee Foundation policies and procedures.
- Is positive and professional with all people in daily interactions.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Basic computer use
- Ability to learn new simple software
- Driving
- Initiative
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- First-aid
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- PRN (as needed)
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid Annual Leave Time
- Eight holidays
About the Company
- Mary Lee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides a day program for adults, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities.
- Mary Lee Foundation has been serving individuals with disabilities since 1964.
