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Title

Supported Living Staff 

Req Number SUP-20-00003  
Open Date 11/18/2020  
Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-  
Number of Openings 7  
Number Filled 7  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Provides instructional training to the Pathfinder, Inc. residents. Assists residents in acquiring necessary daily living skills and survival skills for independent living. Responsibilities include providing companionship, care and protection to individuals with developmental or related disabilities. Collects data and monitors training programs. Supervises and assists residents in completing day-to-day routine tasks. The Supported Living Staff provides the necessary support for an individual with a developmental disability to live in an independent situation (e.g. apartment, duplex, home) and or family environment. These services enable persons with developmental disabilities to live, work and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

1. FRIDAY - TUESDAY 2:00PM -10:00PM OFF WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

2. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 7:30PM - 7:30AM

3.  MONDAY-FRIDAY, 11:30PM-7:30AM

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages and supervises residents' active treatment program in accordance with their individual program plans, and demonstrates the skills and techniques necessary to implement individual program plans.

2. Follows prescribed activities to meet individual objectives. Provides services which have been developed in an individual program plan.

3. Initiates learning skills programs, i.e., reading, money management, cooking, grooming, dress, hygiene.

4. Is responsible for the completion of appropriate forms and reports including recording progress notes.

5. Provides care and instruction for all residents in the facility in all areas of daily living including home management skills, cooking, cleaning and socialization skills, utilizing behavioral management techniques.

6. Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the residents.

7. Provides a variety of choices in community inclusion activities for residents of the facility.

8. Monitors/reminds residents when it is necessary to take and refill medications.

9. Manages residents in appropriate behaviors in a professional manner and demonstrates the necessary skills and techniques to intervene effectively.

10. Encourages healthy work attitudes and behaviors in residents who work.

11. Attends meetings and training sessions as directed.

12. Communicates verbal and written information regarding resident behavior, needs, medication, and other issues to incoming staff at shift change for program continuity.

13. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

 

 
Position Requirements

Equivalent to four years high school or GED plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be able to drive 15 passenger vehicle (over the age of 25)
Must be able to attend full week of orientation between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm
Must be able to provide proof of car insurance and car registration
Must be able to provide proof of education
Must be able to provide valid driver's license

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

 
Location Howell Complex  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Close Date  
About the Organization PATHFINDER, INC. POSITIONS ARE SAFETY SENSITIVE. A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION IS ONE WHERE THE EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS/HER OWN SAFETY AND/OR OTHER PEOPLE'S SAFETY. A PERSON IN A SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB MUST HAVE A SHARP MIND AND PERFORM THE JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CAREFULLY.  
City Jacksonville 

Position # 11-00429-002,004,005, 001,003 

Salary Range $10.50 plus shift differential for the weekend.  

Grade 13 


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