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Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) · 3 months ago

Host Home Contract Provider —ILP, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

United States

Contract

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers person-centered programs to transform lives and is seeking a Host Home Contract Provider. The role involves providing support and training to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living skills, ensuring their well-being, and fostering their growth in a home environment.

EmploymentFamilyHealth CareNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Provide training and support to the individuals in all daily living skills, including but not limited to nutrition, personal hygiene, health care, safety, communication, interpersonal relations, mobility, financial management, home management and use of leisure time as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP)

Ensure individuals are taking medication according to the prescribed schedule. Assist the individual with scheduling and attending medical appointments as outlined in the Individual Support Plan. Accompany individual and facilitate participation in visits for medical care, therapies, personal shopping, recreation and other community activities as needed

Provide training and support in the areas of social, emotional, physical and spiritual development

Become acquainted with the individual’s life setting and communicate with key personnel supervising the individual (including job coach, support coordinator, day program, etc.)

Maintain a relationship with and communicate with families and key supports regarding the individual’s day to day needs and successes (if applicable)

Assist in the development of Individual Service Plan’s and ISP yearly summaries as requested by supervisor/JF&CS

Assist in the development of Behavior Support Plan (BSP); provide behavior support as directed in the BSP

Provide transportation in a privately owned car for individuals, as directed

Maintain and submit all required paperwork

Attend and participate in all division trainings and meetings, as required

Communicate regularly with supervisor on the individual’s progress, issues and concerns

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

DisabilitiesMedication Management TrainingFirst Aid CPRCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDependableCaringJudgmentPatience

Required

Be at least 21 years old, with a high school diploma equivalent

Be honest, dependable and caring with good judgment, understanding and patience

Be a good communicator with organizational skills

Be experienced in residential settings, including hands-on support with individuals who have intellectual/developmental and/or other disabilities

Have a house or apartment, rented (must provide copy of lease showing 1 year or more term) or owned. The home must provide the individual(s) with a private bedroom and private or semiprivate bathroom in accordance with state regulations. The Host Home must also provide common living areas including kitchen, living room, dining room, and an outside yard/green space which the individual will share with the family

Provide a written proposal (a part of the 'Application to Provide Host Home Services' packet) of the physical description of the house, neighborhood, recreational facilities, transportation alternatives, restaurants, grocery stores and any other community resources that are available in the immediate vicinity of the home

Successfully clear background checks, including criminal history, motor vehicle record and reference check of former employers and personal reference

Complete annual training sessions, including, but not limited to: Medication Management Training, First Aide CPR, Legal Rights, Confidentiality/HIPPA, Prevention of Mistreatment, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, Mandatory Reporting, and Universal Precautions, Person Centered Training

Possess good communication skills to communicate with IDD Director, Operational Manager, Program Manager, Nurse, Support Coordinator, Families or guardians involved in the individual's life

Carry full insurance coverage on their automobile and home (and Renter's Insurance policy, if indicated) as well as Professional Liability insurance

Be in good standing (completed documentation, responsive to requests for information, etc.) for signing a one-year, renewable contract with JF&CS

Must have a Georgia State Driver's License, Georgia registration and a privately insured vehicle; must provide proof of auto insurance that is valid for at least one year

Must possess and maintain a working cell phone with voice mail or house phone with voicemail and a computer with Internet access

Must possess and maintain ability to receive and respond to all business related text messaging

Must have email capability and the ability to check email

Must have approved site inspection of the home and no findings at monthly site visits moving forward

High school diploma or equivalent required