Direct Care Staff - New Heights

A. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Provides direct supervision, support, and training to adults with disabilities receiving services from NVS.

B. PRIMARY SCHEDULE:

• Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with a 30-minute off duty lunch.  Days and hours may vary and include evenings, Holidays, and weekends, as needed.

C. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Works under the supervision of the Day Program Services Site Supervisor as directed by the Day Program Services Program Manager.

D. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• Is responsible to supervise individuals with disabilities.

E. QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent.
• Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial License with passenger endorsements within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
• Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.
• Ability to be certified in all NVS intervention training including ProAct, Behavior Tools, PCM Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (dependent on location).

F. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
• Provides direct supervision to clients and maintains daily assigned scheduled activities.
• Participates in assigned client scheduled activities.Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
• Implements Individual Service Plans (ISP) (teaches skills and coping techniques).
• Provides support to clients in nutritional cooking program and meal preparation.
• Assists clients with personal care needs as required (i.e. toileting, washing hands, etc.)
• Provides transportation services (buses and/or vans) and assists individuals on and off buses and vans as needed.
• Performs daily documentation according to program guidelines.
• Assists clients with their individual personal needs as required.
• Assists in behavioral situations as they arise.
• Participates in agency sponsored trainings as required to meet mandated Continuing Education Unit requirements.
  
• Presents and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
• Additional duties as assigned including, filling in at other sites or departments as needed.

G. PHYSICAL DUTIES:

• May have prolonged sitting.
• May have prolonged use of computer.
• May have prolonged use of phone.
• May have prolonged driving.
• May have prolonged standing.
• May lift up to 30 pounds.
• May assist in lifting clients.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel.

H. STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:

• Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.
• Effectiveness of operations responsibilities.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others.
• Ability to present and maintain a positive image.