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Culture – serving, casual, rewarding, and communitive
On-going personal development – abundant resources online, one-on-one, and in-classroom training sessions.
Growth- promotions from within are available and welcomed
WE PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITY!!!
Attractive benefits package- encompassing dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 8%) with a generous vesting schedule, generous accrual of personal leave with rollover options available. In addition, we offer performance-based incentives for the rock stars we want on our team.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, free therapy, life Insurance and long term disability for all staff (excluding PRN employees)
Team play. We need and appreciate each other. Our model requires teamwork. No one is an island.
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JOB PURPOSE:  Provides complex habilitative and rehabilitative care for individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities that are at risk of, or experiencing, a behavioral, mental or physical health crisis. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in providing direct care services to individuals with disabilities. Knowledge of rehabilitative programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, resident care techniques, therapy and treatment programs.

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE):  N/A

DRIVING REQUIRED:  Yes/No

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
• Computer ? skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):

• May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business.  Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
• Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
• May be required to provide on-call duties. 
• Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
• Work will take place within office setting, community setting and within the homes of clients, which may include shelters and temporary housing.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
• Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.
• Must be physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required.

Essential Tasks & Standards

1. Provides direct care services to individuals served through the Community Behavioral Crisis Program.  Services include direct personal assistance with activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene) and independent living tasks; assisting with meal planning and preparation; securing and providing transportation; assistance with housekeeping, assistance with ambulation and mobility; attending Person Directed Planning (PDP) meetings, reinforcement of counseling and therapy activities; assistance with medications and the performance of tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse; and supervision of a program participant's safety and security. 
2. Complies with Person Directed Planning requirements.
3. Work involves implementing treatment programs and performing therapeutic or developmental activities. 
4. Provides necessary training to staff regarding behavior plans and de-escalation strategies and reviews all paperwork completed in the Crisis REH unit.
5. Contributes to the IDD Unit's accurate and timely submission of encounter data by entering completing all documentation within the timeframe specified in Center policy
6. Contributes to the efficient operation of the IDD Unit.
7. Prepares a variety of Center documentation including transportation logs, progress notes, assessments, etc.
8. Completes SAMA Instructor Training
9. Work may involve training and education for families, community partners and providers on the manner in which to engage individuals with IDD and their unique needs under the guidance of the Crisis Intervention Specialist.

 Work Behaviors & Standards

1. Attends work regularly and punctually in order to provide reliable and consistent coverage in area of responsibility.  Arrives at designated time and departs according to schedule.  Maintains a willingness to adjust schedule to meet the needs of the situation.  Makes every attempt to pre-schedule absences and provide dependable coverage and service.  Complies with Center policies regarding leave usage, absenteeism, and tardiness.
2. Interacts with person served in an emotionally supportive and/or therapeutic manner in order to provide an environment of caring, dignity, and respect.
3. Works harmoniously with fellow employees, supervisors, family, and friends of persons served, and the public in order to create an environment of caring, dignity and respect, and that allows for the accomplishment of the Center's mission.
4. Utilizes work time effectively to insure that all assignments are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
5. Abides by all Center policies and procedures regarding training objectives and requirements including those that relate to safety and infectious disease control. Will keep all Staff Development mandatory trainings current.
6. Adheres to Center policies and procedures and all applicable requirements and regulations of HHSC, CMS, Texas Administrative Code, CARF, relevant contracts and all other applicable regulatory bodies.
7. Maintains confidentiality regarding consumers, records, personnel, and other sensitive and confidential information in order to comply with Center, state, and federal policy.
8. Conducts all aspects of employment in accordance with Center's Compliance Program.