Overnight and Weekend Support Individuals with Disabilities
Company: Belk Model
Location: aurora
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
At Belk Model we provide unique services to unique clients who
present a challenge for traditional programming options. We are
offering comprehensive residential support, including morning and
evening respite options, meaningful community connections,
individualized employment at least at minimum wage, and intensive
behavioral supports for the individuals we serve. Belk Model has over 40 combined years of experience working with
some of the most challenging clients in the state, and are driven
to change the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities in Colorado by safely integrating them into their
communities with the level of support unique to them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide direct supervision of clients in completing their daily
activities, including picking clients up from their homes and
supervising them in the community for up to 7 hours in meaningful
activities. Activities may include access to their local
neighborhoods and communities, or supervising the client in an
employment setting. Model appropriate behavior for clients and
assisting with task completion as necessary Implement positive
behavior supports and client-specific behavior plans as necessary
Interact with individuals that may have the potential for
aggressive and/or inappropriate behavior Aid in independent living
training, including personal care, household services,
communication skills, money management and personal finances,
planning and decision making. Provide community access services
that explore community services available to all people, natural
supports available to the participant, and develop methods to
access additional services/supports/activities needed by the
participant. Complete appropriate documentation including daily
notes, behavior tracking, and quarterly reviews Teach and model
appropriate community behavior for clients and assisting in task
completion as necessary Provide consistent and skilled intervention
for behaviors and issues related to developmental disabilities,
mental health and trauma histories Maintain positive rapport with
clients, providers, employees, and team members Advocate for client
needs and appropriate services to ensure the client has access to a
high quality of life Effectively set boundaries with team members
to promote positive decision making, judgment and discretion to
best support the clients Maintain a positive attitude and calm
demeanor during difficult situations, modeling effective crisis
management and problem solving for others Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age Must carry 100,000/300,000 auto
liability coverage on any vehicle used to transport the client Must
have training and/or experience commensurate with the service or
support being provided. Must have a clean driving record and
criminal background. Must be willing to use personal vehicle for
client transportation Must be able to perform the physical demands
of the position, which may include but are not limited to
physically intervening with clients that pose a safety threat to
themselves or others utilizing SCM-approved techniques, working
with unpredictable and aggressive clients and may be expected to be
alone with them in the community or in their homes as well as
maintaining calm and professionally intervening with clients during
escalated/crisis moments Education High school diploma or equivalent The following will be completed after date of hire/contract First aid and CPR certification Safe Crisis Management Training
and Trauma - Informed Care Medication administration certification
training Agency and DDD-specific training regarding Policies and
Procedures Job Type: Full-time Salary: $16.00 /hour with Quarterly Pay for Performance Bonuses
available! ***Receive a bonus of $250 after completion of 3 months of
employment! ***Receive a bonus of $250 after completion of 6 months of
employment! ***Receive a bonus of $500 after completion of 1 year of
employment! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.00 per hour
Keywords: Belk Model, Aurora , Overnight and Weekend Support Individuals with Disabilities, Other , aurora, Colorado
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