Residential Care Provider (RCP) FT/PT - 2nd & 3rd Shifts - Oakdale - Covington, GA at View Point Health in covington, Georgia

Job Description:

View Point Health

Job Title: Residential Care Provider (RCP)

Job Code: SSS010/ Client Support Worker

Shift: Full Time

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: Covington, GA.

Division/Department/Program: IDD Residential

The Residential Care Provider monitors general resident activity to observe and report behavior/progress of individuals with severe developmental disabilities living in a group home or other community residential setting and provides individualized skills trainings according to residents' needs.

Under direct supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist individuals with Developmental Disabilities in basic daily living skills.
Carry out a person-centered Individual Service Plan (ISP)
Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times
Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating
Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan
Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational activities
Assist with scheduling medical appointments
Assists in the implementation of individual and behavioral plans and provides feedback for plan goals
Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individualized treatment plans
Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks
Promotes participation and involvement in community outings
Ensures each individual's rights are protected
Treats individuals with dignity and respect
Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be 21 years of age
Must have valid Georgia Driver's License, and a clean motor vehicle report

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with clients with mental health and substance abuse diagnosis in a residential setting
Flexibility in managing daily tasks is of utmost importance.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification (CNA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Direct Care Professional (DCP) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred.

Requirements/Competencies:

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
Must have valid Driver's License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy
Must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
Requires TB Evaluation at pre-employment and annually
Requires negative COVID test at employment
Must be able to lift 20 pounds
Requires long periods of sitting/standing
Must have the following technical skills - Word, Excel and Electronic Health Record (Care Logic)
Must be willing to transport residents in company van
Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients in a residential treatment setting
Must be able to lift and carry groceries and supplies and move furniture for cleaning.
Must be able to assist disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secure seatbelts.
Must be able to use a gait belt and mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
Paid New Hire Training
Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
No employee deduction for Social Security
Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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