Job Description
Job Location: Kala House Verano - Elverta, CA 95626
Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.50 Hourly
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- - - - Ensure provision of the type of care and supervision needed by residents, including communication with such residents
- - - - When needed, supervise Community Crisis Home Staff to carry out the facility's program design including but not limed to
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- - - - Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable;
- - - - Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety;
- - - - Identification and reporting of Special Incidents
- - - - Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing agency).
- - - - Following residents' IPPs;
- - - - Ensuring residents' rights
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- - - - Exercise knowledge of and ensure facility and employee compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- - - - Direct the work of others, when applicable
- - - - Meet statutory qualifications and company policy qualifications including all continuing education requirements
- - - - Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees.
- - - - Utilize Universal precautions at all times while on duty.
- - - - Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently.
- - - - Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule.
- - - - Maintain professionalism including appearance at all times while working.
- - - - Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s) supported so that they can make informed decisions about all aspects of their life.
- - - - Provide input regarding individual's progress and needs, and actively participate in their IPP meeting.
- - - - Assist and/or participate in the administration of prescribed oral medications, nebulizers, blood pressure devices, glucose monitoring, or any other medical equipment under written direction of physician or as directed by supervisor.
- - - - Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) as required.
- - - - Assist individual with transfers in and out of bed, automobile, wheelchair, toilet, shower/bath, up and down stairs, and in community.
- - - - Consistently use all mobility, adaptive, and medical devices safely and as directed.
- - - - Attend medical appointments as directed by supervisor and communicate information/outcome accurately and timely to individual and supervisor.
- - - - Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles, follow behavior plans, and report incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate persons (e.g., 911, police, doctor, supervisor, Administrator).
- - - - Ensure that residents are with a responsible Community Crisis Home employee at all times.
- - - - Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential liabilities, and other concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
- - - - Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director immediately.
- - - - Follow duties as assigned by the individual and/or supervisor regarding cleaning/changing of bed linens, doing laundry, yard maintenance, and general house cleaning chores.
- - - - Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident reports, daily case notes, payroll timesheets, and medical/financial logs.
- - - - Maintain a positive work environment.
- - - - Follow agency's internal grievance policy.
- - - - Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meeting requested by the individual, supervisor, stakeholders, or agency.
- - - - Use feedback to improve performance.
- - - - Ask for help when needed.
- - - - Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a policy.
- - - - Communicate pertinent information to individuals (e.g. schedules, job functions, needed improvements, holidays, expectations, upcoming events, affirmations, and time/money related information).
- - - - Assist in development of behavior plans by providing accurate information, as needed.
- - - - Participate in individuals' assessments, as requested.
- - - - Provide information for ISP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing information related to the individual's skills, needs, and goals.
- - - - Follow Community Crisis Home activity schedule
- - - - Administer CPR and/or First Aid, as needed.
- - - - Request any needed equipment (e.g. adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies) to supervisor in a timely manner.
- - - - Respond to communication (e.g. email, text, written, verbal, in person) in a timely manner.
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Qualifications
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- - - Other Competencies or Skills:
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- - - - Satisfactory completion of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) 1 and 2, 35-hour competency- based training course and a pass on the competency test within six months of start date.
- - - - Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including ability to communicate with such clients (e.g. ASL/Sign Language)
- - - - Ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records
- - - - Ability to read and write in the English language, in order to perform essential duties.
- - - - Possess basic mathematical skills, in order to assist individual with medications, shopping, cooking, and budgeting.
- - - - Successful completion of the on-site orientation process.
- - - - Successful completion of a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education within each twelve-month period following the assumption of duties. Training must include Trauma Informed Care, Person Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Supports and Cultural Competency
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- - - Supervision:
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Experience:
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- - - - A minimum of six months prior experience implementing ABA with individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behavior service needs
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- - - Physical Demands:
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- - - - Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure
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- - - Background Checks and/or Licensing:
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- - - - Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations or
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- - - - Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in CCR Section 80019(f) or
- - - - Request and be approved for a transfer of a criminal record exemption, as specified in CCR Section 80019.1(r), unless, upon request for the transfer, the Department permits the individual to be employed, reside or be present at the facility.
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- - - - Successfully pass background check, DMV report, and drug screening test
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- - - Other Requirements:
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- - - - 18 years of age or older
- - - - Valid California Class C driver’s licensure in good standing
- - - - Qualify for addition to Advance Kids dba Kala House vehicle insurance policy
- - - - Obtain and maintain at all times while employed by Kala House, current CPR/first aid certification, and 20-hour assaultive behavior training (CPI and Ukeru) certification training.
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- - - - 60 days from the date of hire, staff must satisfactorily complete the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 40-hour training course and pass the competency examination administered by a QBMP, and become a Registered Behavior Technician (must be an RBT if already employed as a DSP for 60 days or more prior to applying) or
- - - - Be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional upon employment
