Residential & ICF Services Assistant

Duties : Maintain residential & ICF activity binders. Manages and distributes resident and staff birthday calendars to all homes and families.

Conducts and documents monthly fire drills and quarterly tornado drills for the Residential, Day Habilitation and Vocational Programs.

Collaborates with the ICF / Residential & Day Services Director and then plans, coordinates, implements, conducts and documents individuals’ personal choices regarding on-campus and off-campus activities on a weekly basis to include weeknights, weekends, holidays and etc.

Collaborates with the ICF / Residential & Day Services Director and then plans, schedules, coordinates, documents and if needed implements individual requests for additional off-campus activities and services.

Managing the ROI calendar. Filing information for ICF / Residential & Day Services Director, QDDPs,QIDPs, and Program Coordinators.

Collaborates with the ICF / Residential & Day Services Director in order to and create a monthly calendar of all Residential Program events and distributes copies to all residents, staff and parents / guardians.

Processes House Managers’ requests for household items and supplies and either allocates donated items or purchases the items needed with approval from the Program Director.

Serves as a member of the Human Rights Committee (HRC) and Behavior Program Committee (BPRC) and participates in appropriate ROI meetings and / or committees, as requested.

Completes Minutes for the HRC and BPRC meetings and maintains binders for each meeting. Maintain the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Meeting Binders for Residential / Vocational / Day Hab / ICF.

Serves as the back-up for the Carpenter Center Receptionist. Serves as the back- up transport for Medical Appointments. Serves on the On-Call Rotation for the Residential Program.

Assist in gassing vans at least weekly. In carrying out duties, complies with all ROI and regulatory and governing agencies’ regulations, standards, requirements, policies and procedures.

Keeps the ICF / Residential & Day Services Director informed of any complaints, incidents or issues involving resident accounts, activities, safety or services.

• Performs such other duties as assigned by the ICF / Residential & Day Services Director. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Leadership Exhibits confidence in self and others;
• inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others;
• gives appropriate recognition to others. Job Knowledge Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;

keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

• Resident Care Knows each resident personally in order to serve his or her individual needs; manages difficult or emotional resident situations;
• exhibits sensitivity to the emotional needs of residents and their families; able to be flexible and to adapt to immediate needs of residents;
• responds promptly to resident needs; solicits resident feedback to improve service; responds to requests for services and assistance;
• meets commitments. Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully;

develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when handling emergencies or dealing with emotional topics.

• Cooperation Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers;
• keeps others adequately informed; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. Planning / Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities;
• uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans. Attendance / Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time;
• ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures;

determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines; reports potential unsafe conditions; uses equipment and technology properly.

Morals and Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity; acts consistent with Christian principles;

upholds organizational values; follows dress code. Education and / or Experience High school diploma or GED, with training in typing and computer technology (college experience preferred), plus at least two years related experience (preferably at least one year working with individuals with developmental disabilities).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must maintain current Alabama driver’s license and successfully pass criminal background check, drug and TB screening.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 75 pounds on his or her own as well as lift / transfer a person with assistance, as needed.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and long distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Powered by JazzHR