Group Home Worker

Job Description:

Purpose

Provide support to enable a person(s) with an intellectual disability to have a physical presence in the community, join community activities/groups, have personal relationships, learn and develop skills and abilities, guide towards learning decision making skills, and value self worth.

Qualifications:

• Completion of College/University Program with a concentration in disability services with training
• Current First Aid and CPR are an asset or must be willing to complete First Aid and CPR training within the first three months of employment.
• Current Mandt training required
• Presentation of a satisfactorily completed police record check and valid driver’s license is required.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Preference: Specific, proven course work on programming and positive behavior supports and behavior management and/or conflict resolution and who have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities: 

• To support and advocate on behalf of persons with an intellectual disability who are part of the caseload for Residential Services of Inclusions East.
• To work as a team with significant others and develop personal plans for clients.
• To enable meaningful opportunities for clients served under Residential Services through cooperative planning with individuals, families, Organizational staff, and other significant others who are involved in supporting clients to participate in community events such as recreation, social, education, spirituality, etc.  This includes providing transportation, scheduling, role modeling, etc.
• To maintain positive, supportive and professional communications with co-workers, families, other professionals and the community.  This includes attending and participating in case conferences (internal or external) and family meetings
• To attend case plan meetings, staff meetings, in-service training as required and requested.  This includes active participation by providing client updates, discussing concerns or problem areas, identifying maintenance issues, reviewing of schedules, etc.
• To promote positive communication through regular written and oral communications with Supervisor of progress and/or concerns of clients
• The ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of equity, cross cultural understanding, human rights and diversity.
• To be responsible for the day to day assistance to clients of Residential Services.