Day Habilitation Specialist/Caregiver - 18+ VEHICLE REQUIRED

Day Habilitation Specialist/Caregiver - 18+ VEHICLE

REQUIRED

Benevolent Care Anchorage, AK Job Details Part-time $16 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Passenger vehicle Resident personal care assistance Assisting with ADLs Direct support Personal transportation assistance Chauffeur driving Full Job Description Position Purpose The primary purpose of the day habilitation specialist is to provide community-based habilitation services to recipients. This position is highly concerned with ensuring the ongoing safety of all clients and staff, including adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, safety and health, fire and life safety, and sanitation regulations/laws. This position actively addresses each recipient's service plan in a community based setting—i.e. recreational, educational, cultural community activities. In addition, this position proactively assesses, maintains, and works to improve client service and wellbeing. Essential Functions and Basic Duties Familiarizes self with consumers' ISP's, day hab plans and behavior plans to determine likes, dislikes, wants and needs in order to effectively deliver services. Works with the consumer, family, care coordinator and other members of the team to identify the consumer's likes, dislikes and strengths along with long term goals. Implements day hab plans for each consumer based on his or her valued outcomes. May assist in planning activities that maintain age appropriateness and dignity, which focuses on independence, integration and productivity. Assists Day Habilitation Program Manager in establishing a weekly activity schedule for all consumers and staff. Reports any difficulties, conflicts or problems to the Day Habilitation Program Manager in a timely manner. Provides assistance to other Day Habilitation Specialists as needed to clarify the delivery of individualized care to consumers. Acts as a liaison with churches, clubs and other groups or organizations to develop natural supports for the consumer in the most integrated environments possible in the community. Attends and participates in all required training and meetings for programs and consumers. • Provides direct care, as needed, i.e. ADL skills. May act as site Day Habilitation Program Manager in his/her absence. Must be able to work flexible hours. Must be able to transport self and consumers in an Agency provided vehicle and/or own vehicle. Must maintain any required licenses and/or certifications.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour Application Question(s): What do you believe is most important when working with individuals with disabilities? Can you pass a background check and fingerprints? Do you have a valid drivers license and insurance? Do you have reliable transportation to transport clients back and forth while on day hab? Ability to

Commute:

Anchorage, AK 99507 (Required)

Work Location:

In person