Support Worker Job Opening

Positions open for CAP Support Worker.

Part Time - After school hours

Pay range is $8 - $10 per hour depending on experience.

To apply:

1. Print out the Application Form.

2. Print out the Driver Record Check Authorization

3. Print out Authority for Release of criminal history information

2. Fax to 919-774-7711, or bring the completed application with 2 authorizations to the Stevens Center, 1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330.

Support Worker Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervision and assistance to adult participants in a Stevens Center program who have developmental disabilities.

  A.  Purpose and Duties of the Position

• Provide quality care and supervision, appropriate to the needs of the individual being served and in compliance with both the Individualized Plan of Service and any constraints dictated by the funding source. 
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and share concerns about participants or general operations.
• Provide age-appropriate, planned activities that support individual choices and preferences.  Provide an opportunity for community integration. Provide an opportunity to participate in social and recreational activities.  Provide an opportunity to build friendships and decrease social isolation.  Provide an opportunity for personal enrichment and development of self-esteem.
• Model appropriate, non-punitive, affirming behavior.  Physical punishment or restraint, verbal abuse or humiliations are not permitted.
• Direct health or behavioral concerns to the Program Manager.
• Be attentive to signs of abuse or neglect and report any concerns to the Program Manager.
• Be prepared to handle possible self-care or toileting needs of the participant.
• Know the difference between pleasant conversation and therapeutic counseling, and refer families or caregivers seeking or needing information to the Program Manager.
• Respect the confidentiality of the Stevens Center Program’s participants, families, and caregivers.
• Be considerate, respect the ability of the staff, and work as a member of the team.
• Carry out assignments in good spirit and seek the assistance of the Program Manager or QP in any situation requiring special guidance.
• Provide feedback, suggestions, and recommendations to the Program Manager and staff that might increase the increase the effectiveness of the program.
• Abide by all current Program Policies.

  B.   Work Schedule

• Provide supervision of participants during scheduled hours.
• Complete other assigned responsibilities when Stevens Center Programs are not in operation, allowing work hours to total up to 40 hours per week.
• Be prompt and reliable in reporting for scheduled work, and keep an accurate record of hours worked.
• Notify the Program Manager as early as possible if unable to work as scheduled.
• Give thirty (30) days written notice if unable to continue or if requesting a leave of absence.

 C.  Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Drivers License and favorable driving history if required to drive or transport people as part of this job.
• Must be in good physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Must be of good character.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must attend required training.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications, such as CPR, first aid, medication administration.

II.   Other Position Characteristics                   

• Accuracy required in Work

100% accuracy is necessary in providing client care, transportation and record documentation.

• Consequence of Error      

Error could result in inappropriate treatment to clients and/or funding.

• Instructions Provided to Employee

Orientation and training provided for new hires. Verbal instructions are provided daily for special tasks and projects. Written instruction provided to implement new procedures.

• Supervision Received by Employee

The duties and responsibilities involved in this position require ongoing supervision.    Staff will be under the supervision of a QDDP. 

• Physical Effort

This position requires mental alertness and ability to periodically perform tasks under stressful conditions.  My be required as part of personal care services to lift or transfer individuals.

• Work Environment and Conditions

The employee works in a program. Ordinary work conditions are safe and non-hazardous.

• Visual Attention, Mental Concentration and Manipulative Skills

All duties require close visual attention and mental concentration.

• Safety for Others

Safety factors include welfare of the clients and security of confidentiality for protection of client rights.

• Dynamics of Work

This position is required to be flexible in adjusting to changes in the work environment, and must be able to recognize differences between changes in procedures.

III.    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and Training & Experience Requirements:

A.  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To have knowledge of development disabilities, and appropriate behavioral techniques for training clients, of population to be served. Ability to instruct and establish rapport with client and family. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to evaluate client progress observed behavior and communicates observations and recommendations in oral and written form.

B.    1.  Required Minimum Training

                   High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate

2.  Additional Training/ Experience

Prior to providing direct services:

• Orientation to the agency and its philosophy
• NCDD core competencies training if providing CAP services
• CPR/First Aid Certification (unless another trained person is always available)
• Type of service and required documentation
• Medication Administration (prior to administering any medication)
• Alternatives to restrictive intervention training
• Client specific training/competencies as determined by the individual’s treatment team, including: DX/Needs, Approved Physical Interventions (Note:  none are approved via agency policy), Goals/outcomes, Behavior Concerns, Communication Techniques, Medical Concerns (including Seizures, Allergies and Medications), How to Assist with Self Administration of Medication (if applicable), Routines (such as daily care, use of adaptive equipment, transfers/carries)

Within 90 day of providing direct services:

• Overview of developmental disabilities
• Person-centered planning
• All Competencies specified in the individual’s Plan of Care

C.      License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Driver’s License and insurance as required by North Carolina law,
if providing any transportation services

Certification of successful completion of training stated in III B. 1 and 2.
                  

• Background Checks

For continued employment the applicant must submit to a periodic criminal background check and healthcare registry check, and driving record check if transporting program participants.  Information disclosed through these checks may result in immediate termination or transfer of employment.

• Certification

My signature indicates agreement with all information provided, including designation of essential functions, and agreement that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

       

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