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Key Responsibilities- Assess individual needs and develop personalized support plans to promote personal growth and independence.
- Provide direct care and support to individuals in our short- and long-term housing program.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and services.
- Respond therapeutically to individuals with challenging behaviors using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and/or co-occurring diagnoses.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals, families, and teams.
- Ability to perform all physical/essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery.
- Formal training or certification in a related field (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, etc.).
- Certified Nursing Assistant experience working in a group home, nursing home, or similar setting.
The Department of Human Services is committed to providing high-quality services and support to individuals and families in need. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive of all employees.
Benefits- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Annual pay increases.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Fertility care, including IVF.
- Diabetes care.
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
- Employer-paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
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