Support Specialist

1 month ago

Corsicana, Texas, United States Caregiver, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

At Caregiver, Inc., we are committed to creating a world-class experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are seeking a dedicated Support Specialist to join our team and provide direct support to our clients in their daily living activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate consumers in daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dining skills, housekeeping skills, social skills, and community access.
  • Provide direct support to and assist consumers in training activities as specified in ISPs and activity schedules.
  • Aid in mobility as needed for those using wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
  • Assist in bedroom maintenance and teach housekeeping skills and care of clothing.
  • Assist with meal service, teach dining skills, and promote social skills and personal dignity during meals.
  • Administer medications and treatments according to company policy.
  • Be assigned as a Primary Person (P2) for one or more consumers and ensure their wellbeing at all times.
  • Attend and successfully complete in-service training sessions as scheduled.
  • Serve as a role model and mentor to fellow Direct Support Professionals.
  • Complete data collection, observation notes, and daily reports as directed by agency policy and procedure.
  • Assist consumers in transportation as needed.
  • Participate as a member of the Individual Support Team and give input toward the consumer's ISP.
  • Monitor consumers' activities to ensure that safety and health care practices are observed and Universal Precaution Practices are followed.
  • Participate in and may be responsible for the daily operation of the home in one or more of the following areas: grocery shopping, overseeing consumers' money, monitoring of the physical plant and van maintenance, or monitoring of the house medications.
  • Perform related duties as required or assigned to fulfill the agency philosophy and the goals and objectives of the program site.
  • Treat consumers with dignity and respect.
  • Promote independence, choice, and empowerment of consumers.
Requirements
  • A high school education or its equivalent is preferred.
  • Some previous experience in supporting/assisting those with disabilities is preferred.
  • Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Valid driver's license and a good driving record is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks as required by federal and/or state laws and any other post-offer, pre-employment screenings as mandated by a governing agency or the company.
Why Work with Us?

Fulfilling Work

We are committed to creating a world-class experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe in treating our clients with dignity and respect, and promoting their independence, choice, and empowerment.

Family Culture

We strive to maintain a family-like culture across all our locations, where our employees feel valued and supported. We believe in taking a proactive approach to employee growth and professional development, which has led to a low employee turnover rate and increased employee satisfaction.

Benefits
  • FREE virtual doctor visits and prescription DISCOUNT card for ALL employees AND family, save hundreds per visit
  • NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities.
  • $10,000 in tuition reimbursement annually for full-time eligible employees.
  • $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K

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