IDD Provider Specialist- RT PRN

Job Description

The IDD Provider Specialist position is responsible for group and individualized activities at the Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) and/or residential settings program, and also provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities.

• Implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, planning individual activities.
• Liaison with individual’s Provider Care Coordinators and family members.
• Daily completion of documentation of services, complying with safety procedures and assisting with monitoring facility and vehicle maintenance.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, as requested.
• Provides direct care services to include assistance and training with personal hygiene, food preparation, feeding, mobility, community access, recreation, leisure activities, and maintenance of basic health‑care needs.
• Provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, housekeeping, transportation, and other individualized goals.
• Implements behavior‑management programs and provides emergency behavior or health‑related interventions as necessary.
• Fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for individuals and serves as a positive role model.

• Must be able to assess and evaluate classroom effectiveness and implement changes as indicated.
• Must be knowledgeable of therapeutic techniques and modalities of working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Exercise independent judgment, work with minimal supervision, and communicate effectively with individuals and co‑workers.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

Shift: PRN (As needed)

Salary: $16.00/hrly

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Part‑time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Mental Health Care