Direct Care Staff - AC West

A. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provides direct supervision, support, and training to adults with disabilities receiving services from NVS. B. PRIMARY SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with a 30-minute off duty lunch. Days and hours may vary and include evenings, Holidays, and weekends, as needed. C. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Day Program Services Site Supervisor as directed by the Day Program Services Program Manager.

D. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Is responsible to supervise individuals with disabilities. E.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School education or equivalent. Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability. Ability to obtain a Commercial License with passenger endorsements within 6 months of hire date. Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check. Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course. Ability to be certified in all NVS intervention training including ProAct, Behavior Tools, PCM Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (dependent on location).

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services. Provides direct supervision to clients and maintains daily assigned scheduled activities. Participates in assigned client scheduled activities.Collaborates and works efficiently with others. Implements Individual Service Plans (ISP) (teaches skills and coping techniques).

Provides support to clients in nutritional cooking program and meal preparation. Assists clients with personal care needs as required (i.e. toileting, washing hands, etc.) Provides transportation services (buses and/or vans) and assists individuals on and off buses and vans as needed. Performs daily documentation according to program guidelines.

Assists clients with their individual personal needs as required. Assists in behavioral situations as they arise. Participates in agency sponsored trainings as required to meet mandated Continuing Education Unit requirements. Presents and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor. Additional duties as assigned including, filling in at other sites or departments as needed.

G. PHYSICAL DUTIES: May have prolonged sitting. May have prolonged use of computer. May have prolonged use of phone. May have prolonged driving. May have prolonged standing. May lift up to 30 pounds. May assist in lifting clients. Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel. H. STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.

Effectiveness of operations responsibilities. Ability to work and cooperate with others. Ability to present and maintain a positive image.