Posted 1mo ago

IDD Provider Specialist

@ Lakes Regional Community Center
Terrell, Texas, United States
$16/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Provide direct care, Implement programs, Maintain documentation
Requirements Summary:Proven ability to implement and evaluate therapeutic programs; provide direct care; document services; work with interdisciplinary team; shift includes weekend hours; hourly pay $15.50; full-time role.
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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.

Shift:  Sat - Sunday 7AM - 11PM

Salary: $15.50 hourly

Other Requirements:

  • Must be able to assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness and implement changes as indicated.
  • 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.

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

  •  Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
  • Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
  • Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
  • Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 13 Paid Holidays per Year
  • 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
  • 2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave per Year
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness