Family Home Provider Madisonville

Position:
Family Home Provider (FHP)

Reports To:

Program Coordinator / Executive Director

Created:
February 02, 2018

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care. May entail providing hands‑on assistance and guided assistance in a variety of areas relating to activities of daily living. These areas include communication skills, home environment, personal hygiene, behavior management, nutrition and meal planning, employment, budgeting, school issues/attendance, and recreation.

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
• Assist individuals with medication and treatment plans as needed
• Assist individuals in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting maintenance needs
• Assist individuals with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
• Assist individuals with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, telephone use, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self‑care, and personal hygiene
• Make food and non‑food purchases for the home
• Prepare meals
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
• Assist individuals with their goals as outlined in their plan of care documents
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well‑being of all involved
• Available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week
• Provide transportation in personal vehicle as requested
• Perform duties directly related to health: schedule medical appointments, follow up, monitor medications, order and dispose medications, follow up with PT, OT, SLP, Nutritionist, ensure all medical forms completed, document phone contact with providers and other professionals
• Ensure the welfare and safety of the individual served by maintaining proper storage of food, supplies, equipment, clean and sanitary home, and grounds
• Ensure the individual served is free from abuse, neglect, and mistreatment and report all accidents, incidents and medication errors appropriately
• Monitor petty cash, budgeting, expenditures, receipts, food stamp accounts

• At least 21 years of age (auto liability coverage)
• Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English; must read and understand instructions, perform record‑keeping and write reports
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred
• Good driving record and reliable transportation; must pass drug screen and criminal background check

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Regularly assists individuals physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate
• Constantly alert and aware of consumer needs
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Assist with ensuring reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform essential functions.

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that reflects credibility and professionalism
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
• Function successfully in stressful situations
• Demonstrate high moral standards as a positive role model
• Complete all orientation and on‑the‑job training prior to starting work
• Attend all training classes as required

Must have a good driving record meeting minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Knowledge of community resources and ability to work as a team member.

• Belief in helping clients change their circumstances, not just adapt to them.
• Belief in adoption as a viable means to build independence for the person served.
• Understanding of issues specific to people with developmental and physical limitations. May be required to work in various settings indoors and outdoors depending on needs.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Health, Wellness & Fitness