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Day Habilitation Support Staff
Department: Day Habilitation
General Description: Part-time, 32.5 hours per week position, Mon.-Fri. needed to provide supports to individauls served in our Day Habilitation program in Middleboro, MA. 8:30am-3:00pm.
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED, one year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities and/or mental health setting. Safe driving record, current drivers' license, ability to pass criminal background checks.
Job Responsabilities: Provide assistance to explore community resources for meaningful recreational and social activities for participants. Support inds. to perform tasks necessary to participate and contribute in activities of their choice. Complete documentation for tx. programming. Contribute to the development of support programs and implement objectives.
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RN
Department: proAbility residential supports/Shared Living
General Description: RN needed for 10 hours per week/flexible schedule to provide medical oversight to adults with developmental disabilities who participate in our residential supports program and Shared Living program.
Minimum Qualifications: RN licensure in the state of RI. Experience in the field of developmental disabilities/community based health care. Ability to teach/train and monitor direct support staff and Shared Living providers in terms of medical oversight. Ability to pass criminal background checks, possess a valid drivers' license. Ability to work independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Job Responsabilities: Assess the physical, emotional and behavior needs of inds. Organize and maintain the medical records of inds. Complete required documentation. Create plans of care. Monitor medications and any medical tx. Teach medication class and signs/symptoms of illness classes on a quarterly basis.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker/LCSW
Department: HBTS
General Description: Part-time position needed to train and supervise HBTS treatment staff in implementation of HBTS Treatment Plan, develop individual treatment plan and relevant measurement systems; design and assist in the management of research projects; participate in program development activities as designated by the director; provide parent training, consult to public schools. Promote an individual focus that supports dignity, protection of rights and furthers the organization's mission, philosophy and values.
Minimum Qualifications: The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. -Must be a Rhode Island licensed health care professional eligible to provide clinical supervision as outline in State of Rhode Island Department of Human Services Certification Standards for Providers of Home Based Therapeutic Services. The LCSW will be supervised by a LICSW. A minimum of 3 years working with children and families in a home based setting preferred. Minimum of three years working with children or adults with special health care needs.
Job Responsabilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental disabilities and extend these rights and dignities to family members or guardians 2. Uphold and comply with all safety programs and policies to maintain a safe work environment for employees, consumers, family members and visitors 3. Commit to organizational quality initiatives by participating in programs that will assure quality improvements and team processes, including regular attendance at staff meetings 4. Oversee the development and implementation of individual treatment programs; develop and maintain appropriate behavior analytic measurement systems for individual child goals and objectives. 5. Develop individual child goals and objectives 6. Implement relevant staff management instruments 7. Organize structure of teaching environments 8. Supervise and train all specialized treatment workers 9. Develop proposals for funding for children for home-based programs 10. Follow all agency guidelines and department specific policies
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Adult Foster Care Provider
Department: Adult Foster Care
General Description: Adult Foster Care Providers are contractors who open their homes and hearts to individuals with developmental disabilities to provide 1iving arrangements. Providers receive tax free stipend paid twice per month.
Minimum Qualifications: Must pass background checks, pass home inspection and agree to terms of service as specified in the Adult Foster Care Provider agreement and the subcontractor agreement
Job Responsabilities: As specified in the Adult Foster Care Provider Agreement and subcontractor agreement including but not limited to: providing nutritionally balanced meals, assistance with personal hygiene as needed, assistance with selection and purchases of personal clothing and accessories, money management, encouragement in maintaining community relationships, assist with school, day services, or employment of individual, ensure the provision of 24 hour support/unless otherwise specified in support plan, and use own vehicle to transport individual to medical, recreational, and other necessary trips.
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Shared Living Provider
Department: Adult Services/Northern Rhode Island area
General Description: Shared Living Providers are contractors who open their homes and hearts to individuals with developmental disabilities to provide 1iving arrangements. Providers receive tax free stipend paid twice per month.
Minimum Qualifications: Must pass background checks, pass home inspection and agree to terms of service as specified in the Shared Living Provider agreement and the subcontractor agreement.
Job Responsabilities: As specified in the Shared Living Provider Agreement and subcontractor agreement including but not limited to: providing nutritionally balanced meals, assistance with personal hygiene as needed, assistance with selection and purchases of personal clothing and accessories, money management, encouragement in maintaining community relationships, assist with school, day services, or employment of individual, ensure the provision of 24 hour support/unless otherwise specified in support plan, and use own vehicle to transport individual to medical, recreational, and other necessary trips.
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Adult Foster Care RN
Department: Adult Foster Care
General Description: Full-time, 35 hour position available within the Attleboro, Taunton, Rehoboth areas. Provide medical assessment and oversight to the participants of the Adult Foster Care program. Coordinate medical services for participants of the program and work closely with the care givers to ensure the medical needs of participants are being met. Complete intake assessments to determine medical needs.
Minimum Qualifications: General Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and RN Licensure
• Minimum of two (2) years equivalent work experience directly related to aforementioned duties and responsibilities strongly preferred
• Knowledge of community system serving adults with disabilities
Job Responsabilities: The nurse reports directly to and receives weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from The Director of Adult Foster Care Services.
The responsibilities of the registered nurse will include and not be limited to:
1. Evaluation of potential participants and foster families
2. Liaison to doctors, dentists, hospitals and other support services as necessary. Participates in the orientation of participant’s to the program and family homes and trains caregiver on any medical health related care issues.
3. Completion of the medical components of the participant’s assessment form
4. Monitoring of the participant’s health status and completion of semi-annual participant health status report and patient care plan
5. Planning, implementation, and evaluation of foster family unit
6. Provision of case management to the new family unit
7. Review and supervision of personal care services at least every 60 days.
8. Teaches participants/foster caregivers about the health consequences of various risky behaviors.
9. Oversees the medication administration certification of the employees
10. Reviews significant event reports and medication error forms with follow up action as necessary.
11. Receive and transcribe medical orders from physicians and ensures implementation
12. Communicates effectively and professionally.
13. Responsible for participation in Quality Management as relates to health and nutrition in family homes.
14. Performs related duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing care.
Ability to provide leadership necessary to ensure a positive team approach.
Ability to maintain detailed records.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Active Massachusetts RN license.
• Valid MA Driver’s License
• Ability to pass criminal background check and general physical.
Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit and may occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. Alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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HBTS Worker
Department: HBTS/proAbility/throughout Northern Rhode Island
General Description: Part-time positions available:
Following agency and state guidelines, provide specialized treatment and/or treatment support to children aged 0-21 years in all areas identified through HBTS plans. Underlying all functions is the mission to help those we serve lead richer, fuller and more independent lives.
Minimum Qualifications: •Be at least 19 years of age; have a high-school degree or equivalent, and one year of supervised experience working with children, or
•Have at least 3 years of experience with adults with developmental disabilities to work as home-based workers, or
•Have an Associates degree in human services (i.e., psychology, counseling, child
development, education, nursing, etc), or
•Demonstrate competency to work with children with special health care needs as evidenced by provider-agency’s skills validation requirement
Job Responsabilities: 1.Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental disabilities and extend these rights and dignities to family members or guardians
2.Uphold and comply with all safety programs and policies to maintain a safe work environment for employees, consumers, family members and visitors
3.Commit to organizational quality initiatives by participating in programs that will assure quality improvements and team processes, including regular attendance at staff meetings
4.Enhance the lvies of those we serve though positive approaches, remembering that each person has individual needs and learning styles. Follow all approved plans
5.Assist at whatever level necessary to meet the goals outlined in the treatment plan with consultation with appropriate clinical staff. Collect data as assigned with regard to goals
6.Respect and support, within and outside of their family’s home, the privacy property and ownership of all individuals whom are services and supported.
7.Assist in the training and orientation of new staff
8.Arrive to work in a timely manner, insuring time for necessary communication with families to occur.
9.Communicate with al appropriate members of the individual’s team to insure that services and supports provided meet their needs
10.Follow all agency guidelines and department specific policies
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