IN HOME SUPPORT SPECIALIST -
Work in your own community working with two adult males with intellectual disabilities in their homes and in the community. Experience working with individuals with disabilities a plus.
This is a part time position with afternoon/evening & weekend hours.
$20.00/hour plus mileage reimbursement. Multiple positions are available in Hanover, Goochland,
and Powhatan counties.
$500 signing bonus.
Application is required for consideration and can be found at
Open until filled. EOE
Under supervision of the In-Home Supervisor, this position evaluates, plans, implements
and monitors areas of instruction and training for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities to maximize independent functioning. The In-Home Support Specialist is
responsible for individual program implementation, records documentation and parent/family
contact. Works one-on-one with individual in accomplishing ISP goals and to develop
independence in activities of daily living. This position is usually part-time.
JOB EXPECTATIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Implement the Individual Service Plan (ISP) as written for consumer.
• Assist consumer in developing independence in activities of daily living, math functions,
writing skills, counting money, meal preparation and social interaction.
• Accompany consumer in community and public outings and related activities.
• Complete required reports, forms and other documentation as required.
• Maintain client records in the Electronic Health Record and administrative records as
required.
• Provide transportation to fulfill objectives in the ISP.
• Utilize the person-centered service model in working with the consumer.
• Assists individual in connecting with community resources, individuals and volunteer
activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, organizations, and
other agency personnel.
• Report any behavior issues with a consumer.
• Attend periodic training and other staff meetings as scheduled.
• To perform other assigned duties as necessary within established policy and
procedures.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of educational and training needs of people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities with knowledge in instructional, training, and teaching
techniques.
• Knowledge of consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral
situations.
• Knowledge of behavioral management methods.
• Knowledge of Goochland, Powhatan, and surrounding areas to plan effective routes in
planning the pick-up and return for the assigned consumers
• Knowledge of Goochland Powhatan Community Services policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete daily reports.
• Ability to perform normal math functions.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to work with persons with disabilities and handle a variety of behaviors.
• Ability to tolerate verbal and possible physical abuse while remaining calm, attentive,
patient and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in job sites, job duties, and assigned individuals.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make emergency judgments.
• Ability to handle emergency situations without direct supervision.
• Ability to perform appropriate crisis intervention involving consumer behavior.
• Ability to have patience with consumers and consumer’s family members or guardians.
• Ability to communicate with consumers and consumer’s family members or guardians.
• Ability to complete required training, including Crisis Intervention/Emergency Behavior
Support and in-service First Aid and CPR training.
• Ability to work under pressure; meet inflexible deadlines; set priorities; and deal
diplomatically with difficult individuals.
• Ability to access internet and use appropriate applications including Microsoft Word and
Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of consumer’s information.
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