Community Access Individual (CAI) - Independent Enterprises - Covington, GA

Community Access Individual (CAI)

• Independent Enterprises
• Covington, GA at View Point Health Community Access Individual (CAI)
• Independent Enterprises
• Covington, GA at View Point Health in covington, Georgia Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

Full-Time Job Description:

View Point Health Job Title:

Community Access Individual (CAI)

Job Code:

SSS010/

Client Support Worker Shift:

Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours:

Day Shift

• 8a•4pm (Times May Vary)

Base Location:

Covington, GA Division/Department/Program:

Independent Enterprise Under direct supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides direct training and oversight to adults withDevelopmental Disabilitiesin a day habilitation program, sheltered workshop or community setting.

Participates in development of the individual service plan for each assigned consumer by providing input based on observation of skills and deficits.

Suggests goal ideas to the interdisciplinary team.

Prepares and implements activities and plans meaningful community outings with the consumer that support goals and objectives identified in the service plan.

Provides community integration and individual or small-group age-appropriate functional training activities in one or more of the following areas: self-help, language development, perceptual-motor development, simple academics, vocational/work activities, and grooming/hygiene. Uses appropriate cues, prompts, reinforcers, and materials to promote consumer dignity and independence while adhering to the individual service plan. Implements behavioral intervention plans and documents responses, as needed Monitors consumers to assure their safety/security and emotional and physical needs.

Assists with food preparation, service and cleanup, providing supervision and assistance to consumers as needed.

Participates in and monitors consumers during leisure activities.

Plans leisure outings in response to consumer preferences and encourages appropriate interaction between consumers and others during community integration outings.

Develops and maintains a network of community contacts and works with each consumer and family to maximize linkages to community services.

Transports consumers to and from the daily program and on community outings following all agency transportation, safety, and vehicle operation policies.

Assures that medications are available for self-administration by consumers as refills are needed.

Accounts for consumer personal spending money.

Maintains required records.

Prepares documentation of consumer activities that is complete, accurate, and legible and that meets organizational and accreditation requirements. Maintains files of all materials in prescribed format.

Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition.

Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED AND six (6) months of relevant job-related training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year experience with similar work experience.

Requirements/Competencies:

Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

Requires long periods of sitting/standing.

Must have valid Georgia drivers license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.

Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.

Note:

Some positions may require a valid driver's license. Benefits (for qualified employees): State Health Benefits Package(medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts).Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan.

Generous PTO plus 9 holidays per year and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!

No employee deduction for Social Security means more money in your paycheck!

Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel.

Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.

Flexible hours available, including telehealth from home! View Point Health is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area.

It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.