Community Development Assist (Day)

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Meaningful Day Service Resource Manager, and in concert with Friends Aware’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures and relevant federal, state and local regulations, the Community Development Assistant’s (CDA) primary responsibility is to provide direct service to and on behalf of program participants under the direct guidance of Community Development Specialists (CDS). This position is full-time with a normal work schedule of thirty-(30) to forty-(40) hours per week, primarily between the hours of 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM.

Essential Functions

• Under the direct guidance of the Community Development Specialist, provides assistance and supervision to individuals in the least restrictive treatment model in all programmatic concerns.
• Assists in delivering services to persons with disabilities as required and recommended in the Person-Centered Plan (PCP).
• Provides personal care as needed: assistance with toileting, dining, bathing, etc.
• Works cooperatively as a team member, to provide the best possible services to individuals.
• Completes the required documentation of responses/daily activities to training.
• Provides training and opportunities for each individual to exercise choice and individual rights in all aspects of their program. Assists in directing consumers to make responsible choices regarding their individual rights in all aspects of their program.
• Plans and facilitates individual and/or group activities both on site and in the community under the guidance of the CDS.
• May be assigned to work with individuals across the MDS both on site and in the community depending on the needs of the individual(s).
• Assume the duties of the Community Development Specialist in their absence.
• Position may be responsible for driving and/or being an aide on a van/bus, transporting consumers to/from Meaningful Day Program**. (See appropriate aide or driver job description for additional duties.)**
• If needed, transports individuals to all off-site activities
• Serves as an adult/peer model for normative interpersonal relations and foster an atmosphere of self-reliance, cooperation and respect.
• Utilizes appropriate lines of authority to address personnel issues, concerns, questions, etc.
• Performs all aspects of medication administration and documentation, as directed.
• Displays sound judgment in exercising responsibility for the safety and well-being of all persons served; maintains a safe working environment at all times including the use of personal protective equipment when needed. Reports all health and/or safety related incidents in accordance with P&P and state regulations.
• Ensures that individuals have access to appropriate protective and cleaning supplies by assessing facility based and community-based material needs.
• Is expected to demonstrate knowledge of their job in a conscientious manner with minimal supervision under routine circumstances.
• Advocates for human rights in all program decisions.
• Maintains confidentially in all matters related to the individual programs and personal circumstances.
• Actively participates in staff meetings and attends all mandatory agency and DDA staff training.
• Participates in marketing and public relations efforts, as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret regulations.
• Proficient time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to receive and maintain certification as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT).
• Knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft software and an ability to learn and effectively use other software applications within agency-designated timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience and an approved motor vehicle driving record.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education and Work Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.

Preference will be given to individuals who have experience in the field of developmental disabilities.