ACHIEVA Overnight Community Living Professional (FT) - Direct Care Salary in the United States

Description

Hours:  Awake Overnight - Monday through Friday 12:30 am to 8:30 am

FUNCTION:

The Community Living Professional is responsible for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Together with the person and their family, assist in charting a course that supports each Person in realizing their goals and dreams and achieving an everyday life that is important to them.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Contribute to the development of Person-Centered plans.  Understand and implement each Person’s Person-Centered Plan and current ISP that reflects the goals and outcomes chosen by the Person

2. Respect each Person’s right to make choice and exercise self-determination, resulting in life experiences and personal growth.

3. Support each person’s health and safety, while also supporting their right to risk.

4. Provide opportunities for each Person to explore their interests in their community and build relationships.

5. Understand the importance of family in each Person’s life.  Build a positive relationship with family members.

6. Develop positive working relationships with team members.

7. Support each Person’s daily routine to include personal care, appointments, leisure activities, and transportation.

8. Complete required documentation.

9. Complete Medication Administration training and annual practicums successfully.  Complete Medication Administration documentation as trained.

10. Participate in training and meetings as required.

11. Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations.

12. Perform other related duties as assigned.  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job.   Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

The equivalent of a High School Diploma, knowledge of supporting People with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.  Able to complete one person transfers. Satisfactory Act 33 and 34 clearances and FBI as required. Valid license to drive in the State of Pennsylvania and properly insured vehicle.

ACHIEVA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). ACHIEVA is an Employer Partner under the Ticket to Work Program. ​