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lakes regional community center
IDD Provider Specialist - PRN
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$59,736 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
The IDD Provider Specialist position is responsible for group and individualized activities at the Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) and/or residential settings program, and also provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities include:
Implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, planning individual activities Liaison with individual's Provider Care Coordinators, and family members. Daily completion of documentation of services, complying with safety procedures and assist with monitoring facility and vehicle maintenance. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, as requested. Provides direct care services to include assistance and training with personal hygiene, food preparation, feeding, mobility, community access, recreation, leisure activities, and maintenance of basic health care needs. Provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, housekeeping, transportation, and other individualized goals. Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary. Fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for individuals; and serves as a positive role model for those we serve.Other Requirements:
Must be able to assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness and implement changes as indicated. Must have six months of any type of work experience. Must be knowledgeable of therapeutic techniques and modalities of working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Exercise independent judgment, be able to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with individuals and co-workers. Prefer working computer skills including MS Word and Excel.Work Hours:
Multiple schedules available for PRN ( as needed ) including but not limited to Overnights, Weekends, and Monday- Friday with the following hours
- Sunday
- Wednesday 11 PM
- 9 AM 11 PM Thursday
- 9 AM Friday & 11 PM to 11 AM Friday and Saturday Saturday and Sunday 11 AM
- 11 PM and 11 PM
- 11 AM. Monday
- Friday 3 PM
- 11 PM Monday
- Friday High School or better in Other or related field.