Job Description
Job Description
Description
Ohana is a leading social service agency within the state of Arizona. Our programs and services are innovative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed so our foster youth and special needs adults can reach their God given potential.
Our residential and supportive services ensure each person is safe, loved, and valued for who they are.
At Ohana, we take great pride in hiring loving and professional staff who have the capacity to fulfill various roles. Ohana strives to provide dignity and hope to all and seeks staff who are able to meet the specific needs of each person served throughout Ohana.
The primary hub in which individuals are served within Ohana is through Residential Services along with various supportive services that help increase independence.
We also offer a robust benefits package which includes sick time accrual, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with a match, and so much more.
We are currently looking to hire out in our East Valley homes .
The Perks :
- Paid sick time off that can be used as it accrues.
- Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Ohana Awards and Celebrations, and Longevity Awards.
- Growth opportunities as we are now a Nationally Accredited Organization.
Supports members on their individual goals and daily routine. Provides care and love to the members in the home, offering support daily.
Uses behavior management techniques to help de-escalate or redirect member behaviors. Responsible for cleaning household, preparing meals, and documenting medical daily logs.
Provides a therapeutic approach during daily routine. Serves as a role model, servant leader, and surrogate parent for the members under his / her care.
Primary Functions :
- Document daily progress notes
- Prepare meals for members
- Transport members to outings, appointments, and visits (if driver)
- Provide support to and builds relationships with members in the home
- Clean, do laundry, and any other household chores
- Administer medications
- Re-direct and de-escalate member behaviors
- Able to safely and appropriately utilize Prevention and Support behavioral intervention standards when necessary
- Provide assistance with member’s daily routine and goals
Additional Responsibilities, include but are not limited to :
- Participate in monthly team meetings and agency wide trainings
- Assist with client admission and discharge
- Follow an assigned schedule for daily activities
- Oversee members’ completion of daily living tasks
- Follow house rules and schedules to provide consistency
- Dispense medications
- Complete daily progress notes
- Maintain all DDD licensing standards
- Grocery shopping and meal planning
- Adhere to Article 9
- Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
- Use abdominal & lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing
- Other duties assigned by House Manager
Requirements
- 18 years or older (21 years to be a driver for company vehicles)
- Must be flexible with schedule
- Must have reliable transportation and means of communication
- Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card from Arizona Department of Public Safety
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Google Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook
- Must display and uphold Ohana company values at work and on any social media platform
- Minimum training required : Prevention & Support, CPR, First Aid, Article 9