Job description

Increased starting rates.....$16-$17.50/hour depending upon education and experience!

At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.

Bachelor’s degree [A high school diploma may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree if the applicant has prior experience, education or training in paid or volunteer human services activities, is a person with disabilities, or is a family member of a person with disabilities.]

Valid driver’s license

Completion of orientation and required training in CPR, Safety Care, First Aid, medication administration, health education, fire safety and agency policies and procedures

Qualifications may be substituted upon review of the candidates by the President/CEO

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Treats the person with the disability as the primary decision-maker
• Provides physical and personal support based upon individual needs and strengths
• Teaches individuals how to manage activities of daily living such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, budgeting, personal hygiene, health care practices, money management, traveling, self-control and leisure time
• Assists person to participate in cultural and spiritual activities of his or her choice
• Assists to identify, secure and use needed equipment and therapies
• Assists in planning ways of supporting people and contributes to the development of the person’s ISP
• Helps to carry out support plans based on each person’s needs and goals
• Assists individuals in meeting personal physical needs (e.g., health, personal hygiene, appearance and medication)
• Supports individuals in achieving good health through preventive and specialized health screenings and examinations
• Explains preventive health practices such as good nutrition and stress management
• Identifies the crisis and defuses the situation, ensuring the safety of all concerned
• Reports to appropriate authorities the occurrence of emotional or physical abuse or any

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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