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Duties:

• Evaluates worker’s performance of assigned tasks examining outcome against stated criteria and discussing assessment using both formal and informal methodology in order to interpret results of task performance for worker growth and to ensure that performance standards necessary to achieve objectives are met.

• Determines and/or interprets work procedures (e.g., scheduling priority tasks) in order to promote efficient, assure client’s programmatic and personal needs are met and to coordinate flow of work.

• Communicates with diagnostic, professional and developmental training/education staff on behalf of DSP’S in order to assure concerted action between units.

• Examines and evaluates primary and collateral information (tracking sheets, goals, progress notes etc.) from DSP’S, professionals and others to monitor case records in order to check presence, completeness and adherence to standards of entry.

• Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings, using discretion as to subject matter, in order to coordinate service delivery to clients.

• Trains new DSP’S or conducts in-services for current DSP’S using necessary materials in accordance with Individual Advocacy Groups policies and procedures.

• Participates in/conducts/attends meetings of an informational or problem solving nature, e/g/, IPP, parent meeting, diagnostic, intake/discharge, contributing appropriate input, in order to establish and maintain effective communication, to assure professional program planning and monitoring and to perform necessary organizational business.

• Writes/develops sequence of steps or procedures by which client may achieve specified result or goal, adapting and modifying plan as changes in situations and/or client require, in order to implement effective interventions/supports and to monitor progress.

• Writes/reviews/evaluates individual’s program plan, referring to recommendations of both clients and client's previous performance and outcomes, makes adjustment and changes using discretion as to need in order to formulate individual program plan.

• Monitors/writes incident reports using staff and client information, case records and knowledge or the situation, recommending and approving plans for resolution in order to compile required records and information for service planning.

• Reinforces proper behavior, language and social pattern etc., in order to improve or increase consistency of the independent functioning of the client.

• Exchanges with, receives from or provides to diagnostic staff, colleagues or supervisor information about client or client program in verbal or written format as required in order to maintain records, plan or implement services.

• Formulates client objectives and evaluates client’s performance on assigned objectives examining outcome against stated criteria, using rating scales, tracking sheets, monthly progress notes, etc. in order to ensure personal growth and improvement in specific skills.

• Inspects/monitors clients for appropriateness noting clothing, hygiene, behavior etc., in reference to standards and taking corrective action if required in order to maintain the dignity, health, welfare and safety of clients.

• Substitutes for absent coworker in performance of assigned duties with direction from supervisor in order to endure the day-to-day functioning of the unit.

• Completes required IPP reports, forms, progress notes etc., and using performance records, tracing sheets, and established guidelines in order to maintain compliance with agency and state requirements.

• Evaluates/discusses in individual conference, worker’s understanding of policies (e.g., progressive discipline), job behavior, (e.g., tardiness which exceeds expected level), judging content and consequences of work behavior in order to inform worker of results of work performance.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Four Year college degree and 1 year minimum of directly related work experience

Skills/Knowledge:

• Follows methods and procedures in delivery of instructional, training and support services.

• Knowledge of and implementation of each designated individuals’ needs, goals, interventions and supports.

• Completion of required records keeping, reports and assignments.

• Quality of interactions with supervisor, unit staff, consumers and outside individuals.

• Efficient/cost effective use of time, materials and human resources.

• Quality of coordination of work and monitoring of work performance.

• Proficient in word processing, data base management, and spreadsheet, e.g., Word Access or Excel.

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Must possess current vehicle insurance

• Must be over 25 to operate an agency vehicle

Reliance Home Health Caregivers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Reliance Home Health Caregivers to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either Reliance Home Health Caregivers or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of Reliance Home Health Caregivers has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I also understand that no guarantee will be given for the number of hours of work. Upon my termination, I authorize the release of reference information to potential employers.

I understand that if an offer of employment is made, the following must be successfully completed as a condition of employment:

A background check that will include: information from previous employers, whether contained in written records or not, all public/private records, including criminal, civil, driving, credit, and education, and any other pertinent information relating to my ability to successfully perform the job for which I have been offered employment.

Pre-employment drug screening.

Pre-employment physical.

Proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the United States is required in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. I attest that I have given to Reliance Home Health Caregivers true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize Reliance Home Health Caregivers to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided in untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

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