Para Professional (PP): College degree not required, 0-1-year experience in the field. D -This Position requires patience and a desire to assist children throughout their daily task. The ability to read and write legibly for note taking requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists individuals with daily activities, personal care, home care and maintenance, and transportation. Participates in implementation of person-centered plan; Provides direct interventions to build socialization, behavior management skills, and daily/community living skills; Provides direct interventions to promote adaptive skill learning and development of leisure time interests/activities; Maintains documentation, progress notes, and other data as needed, including incident and accident reports. Communicates with other staff and supervisor on progress, needs, concerns and changes. Demonstrates knowledge of agency policies and procedures. Attends staff meetings as required. Responds to individual safety needs, including reporting significant changes in behavior and health. Provides high quality customer service, serving as a positive representative for the agency with other professionals, families, and the community at large. Performs housekeeping duties as assigned. Prepares meals in accordance with individual dietary needs and preferences.