Job Description

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<div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div>
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<li>Company parties</li>
<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>Opportunity for advancement</li>
<li>Training & development</li>
<li>Tuition assistance</li>
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<div>Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.<br> <br>Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states. </div><div>
<br>Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career.  Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.</div><div>If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives.   Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Job Summary</strong></div><div>
<em>Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care.<br></em><br>
</div><div><strong>Essential Job Functions</strong></div><ul>
<li>Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served</li>
<li>Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed</li>
<li>Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting maintenance needs</li>
<li>Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping</li>
<li>Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene</li>
<li>Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested</li>
<li>Prepare meals</li>
<li>Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested</li>
<li>Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures</li>
<li>Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested</li>
<li>Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)</li>
<li>Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved</li>
<li>Provide individuals served transportation in the company or personal vehicle as requested</li>
</ul><div><strong>Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge</strong></div><ul>
<li>At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage</li>
<li>Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports</li>
<li>Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry</li>
<li>Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)</li>
<li>Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred</li>
</ul><div><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></div><ul>
<li>Constantly moves about to coordinate work</li>
<li>Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site.</li>
<li>Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate</li>
<li>Constantly alert and aware to consumer’s needs</li>
<li>Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions</li>
</ul><div>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform essential functions.<br><br>
</div><div><strong>Special Requirements</strong></div><ul>
<li>Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism of the organization.</li>
<li>Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life</li>
<li>Function successfully in stressful situations</li>
<li>Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals served</li>
<li>Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work</li>
<li>Work assigned shifts as required by management</li>
<li>Attend all training classes as required</li>
</ul><div><strong>Employment Variables</strong></div><div>Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work some evenings when required.</div><div>
<br><strong>Working Environment</strong>
</div><div>May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.</div>
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