Residential Care Provider (Dekalb) - Horizon Respite at View Point Health in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Description:

View Point Health
Job Title: Residential Care Provider (RCP)Job Code: SSS010/ Client Support WorkerShift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)Job Hours: Times May VaryBase Location: Dekalb CountyDivision/Department/Program: CRA Horizon Respite

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:
Meet face to face with the clients to make a high-level assessment of current conditions 3x a day; inquire about client needs; and review client's itinerary for the day. Provide skills training to clients a minimum of 1-2x/week. Provide groceries/household items and/or transportation to the grocery store/food pantry. Provide transportation to doctor appointments, job interviews, and government offices as needed.Provide transportation to View Point services as needed.Assist clients in learning to navigate public transportation. Monitor client medication compliance daily and assist with securing refills as needed. Perform unit inspections for cleanliness and safety, assist with compliance as needed, and prepare units for new clients when beds become available. Enter paraprofessional notes to reflect the services and specific skill training that was offered.Applicant should be able to lift groceries and items up to 15 pounds.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.

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 settingFlexibility 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 a valid Drivers 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.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 the 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/offvehicle 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 TrainingCompany contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement PlanNo employee deduction for Social SecurityAdditional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travelSupervision, 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.