Community aide job description

Merakey is currently seeking a Home and Community Aide to join our IDD division in Harrisburg, PA and surrounding locations.

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aid or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

Work around your schedule! This Fee for Service position offers flexible shifts based on the needs of the consumer. Up to 25 hours per week at $17/hour!

Are you looking for a position where you can utilize your skills and passion for supporting people? Do you believe that we are better together by including everyone? Are you searching for a rewarding career in the service of others? The Direct Support Professional role isn't for everyone- but it IS for those who enjoy a challenge working with individuals with disabilities and the reward that comes with it. Being in this role requires both attention to detail and creativity as you are serving as both a life coach and a personal support to our individuals. If this sounds like something that you would enjoy -- then join our team!

* This position provides care in home and in community settings by assisting individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in-home and community based settings.

* Support in general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment, relationship development, socialization and use of community resources.

* Home and Community Habilitation services provide supports to meet individual's habilitative outcomes as documented in their individual support plans.

* Support the individual so that it enables the individual to access and use community resources such as instruction in using transportation, translation and communication assistance related to a habilitative outcome and services to assist the individual in shopping and other necessary activities of community life.

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavior health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
* Must be 18 years of age or older.
* Must have a valid driver's license.
* High school diploma/GED.
* Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Class Description

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Temporary Part Time positions

$12/hour

Position Overview

This position is located within our Bureau of Recreation, Division of Special Facilities. The Concession Staff Member greets and serves guests as they approach the concession counter communicating in a friendly manner. The Concession Staff serves food and beverage items in correct proportions, following proper sanitation guidelines.

Some of the duties that this person will be responsible are as follows, but not limited to:

* Serves food and beverage in accordance with all sanitation guidelines.
* Removes all waste from counter tops, wiping the down to sanitize after every customer.
* Participates in set-up of stand, arranges inventory, notifies Stand Lead of any inventory deficiency or shortages.
* Performs clean-up duties in the stand to maintain the quality appearance of the work area, including cleaning equipment.
* Properly records all transactions via the point-of-sale system and informs guests of the amounts owed.
* Collects the proper money for food and beverage items; processes credit card or determines correct change for guests.
* Accounts for all transactions; maintains accurate cash count and balance banks at end of shift.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Financial Disclosure: Under Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the Ethics Law outlines the City officials and employees who are required to file. Each year, the Ethics Board, in collaboration with City agencies and the Department of Human Resources, identifies required filers based on the Ethics Law's criteria.

These positions typically include:

As a general matter, the following public servants must file financial disclosure statements:

* Officials and many non-clerical employees of City agencies and instrumentalities (§§ 7-7 and 7-8);

o "non-clerical" means any compensated public servant who is not employed solely in a secretarial, clerical, or custodial capacity.

* Members of most City boards and commissions (§§ 7-7 and 7-8);
* Individuals filling procurement, enforcement, and legislative liaison functions (§ 7-9);
* Individuals vacating any of these positions (§ 7-11).
* Individuals filling a vacancy in any of these positions (§ 7-12).
* Candidates for qualifying elected positions (§ 7-13).
* Designees of the Mayor and of the City Council President (§ 7-14).

BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job DescriptionSalary: $14

Here at ODC, we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals. We are dedicated to building and supporting a welcoming work environment, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection and the heart of connection is inclusion. You belong here.

Summary of Position

As our Community Day Aide, you are responsible for providing the necessary support and personal assistance needed for individuals to engage in activities that enhance citizenship both in the facility and in the community.

Some perks to being an ODC Employee:

• Paid holidays
  
• No weekends
• 17 PTO days (pro-rated by start date)
• Generous 401k match program

Schedule:

8:30a-3:30p Monday-Friday (flexible)

Part-time and full-time hours are available!

Locations:

Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Stevens Point

Summary of Job Duties

• Client Support Functions

• • Ability to provide assistance according to individual needs.
  • Maintain a professional image while working at community sites.
  • Work cooperatively with Employment Staff to maintain and establish job/volunteer sites.
  • Perform creative problem solving as needs arise for individuals in house or in the community.
  • Perform personal care in a discreet, respectful manner (i.e.; toileting, eating, mobility, behaviors).
  • Follow behavioral support and medical contingency plans for individuals.
  • Support individuals in Day Services/CDS by providing life-enhancing activities that incorporate daily living skills, community and social awareness, and leisure, recreational and educational activities.
  • Provide assistance during emergency procedures and takes responsibility for getting individuals to a safe area.
  • Support individuals to achieve their work and life goals.
  • Responsible for daily transportation - valid drivers license and clean driving record required
    

• Administrative Functions
  • Document and provide feedback on individual outcomes, strategies for achieving outcomes, and status.
  • Observe and document information for individuals (ie: outcomes, seizure activity, critical incidents, etc.)

Education and Experience Requirements

• • High School graduate.
  • One (1) year of experience working with persons with disabilities or in a nursing or home health care position. Can be as a volunteer or familiar experience.
  • Complete first aid, CPR, and CPI training certification if requested.
  • This position may be subject to “fit for duty” evaluations.