Innovations Support Professional Community Networking

Baptist Children's Home•Asheboro, NC

3h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Every day is an opportunity for you to be a difference-maker for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! As an Innovations Support Professional (ISP) with Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina's (BCH) Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Ministry, you do more than provide support for these special residents. It is about them achieving incredible goals! It is helping them realize dreams! It is witnessing their joy as they grow spiritually! If this opportunity excites you, apply to be a ISP with BCH! Baptist Children's Homes of NC operates nine cottages in six communities across North Carolina for intellectually/developmentally disabled adults. These family-style homes offer a safe living environment with a Christian atmosphere which includes opportunities for spiritual enrichment, preparation of nutritious meals, transportation, enhancement of daily and independent living and social skills. We promote and support maximum independence, individual growth, and inclusion in their community. Turn your calling into a career and apply to work at BCH. The Innovations Support Professional must demonstrate the purpose, philosophy, policies and procedures of Baptist Children's Homes of N.C. Inc. This position requires an active and cooperative team member who oversees the day to day activities and needs of adults with developmental disabilities in care. This is a Part-Time position.

Requirements

Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the agency's personnel policies.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Has at least high school diploma, or equivalent, with advanced education preferred. Must be able to read, write and follow directions.
Has no substantiated findings of abuse or neglect listed on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
Experience preferred but is not required.
Must demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities required by the individuals served and demonstrate core skills including: (1) technical knowledge; (2) cultural awareness; (3) analytical skills: (4) decision-making; (5) interpersonal skills; (6) communication skills: (7) clinical skills.
Education, experience, skills, and abilities compatible with the responsibilities outlined in this job description.
A Christian spirit and lifestyle evident in daily actions.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Possess the ability to work with Microsoft applications.
Be able to operate standard kitchen equipment.
Must be able to drive a 12 passenger van and get in and out of the van unassisted.
Ability to read, write and complete necessary documentation.
Maintain the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, parents, teachers, counselors, and team members and others within the scope of residential care.
Regular contact with colleagues in all departments, as well as with outside individuals and groups; should represent Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. in a positive manner.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and ability to draw conclusions.
Complies with agency policies and procedures concerning confidentiality and HIPPA regulations involving all aspects of client information, which include day to day care of the residents, case records, family information, medical information, psychological services, etc which if disclosed, would have adverse internal and/or external effect, and could result in termination of employment.

Responsibilities

Manifests in daily action a Christian spirit and lifestyle.
Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of: 1. the agency's structure, services, policies and procedures; 2. job performance requirements; 3. related jobs.
Provides services to meet the habilitation and personal care needs of individuals as outlined in their person centered plan.
Provides habilitation, training and instruction coupled with support, supervision and engaging participation to reflect the natural flow of training, practice of skills, and other activities as they occur during the course of the person's day.
Provides care and assistance with activities of daily living as needed and as outlined in the individual's person centered plan.
Provides assistance; support, supervision and monitoring to allow assigned client to participate in home or community activities.
Provide habilitation and support in community living activities such as shopping and leisure activities in the community.
Maintains confidentiality regarding each resident and his or her records.
Maintains proper documentation of services according to CAP regulations and as directed by Administrator.
Maintains working knowledge of resident's service plan and goals.
Cooperates with Direct Support Professionals to promote the safety and best interests of the resident, and to create a pleasant working environment.
Reports resident's progress and areas of concern to Administrator.
Provides CAP services in concert with Direct Support Professionals to promote resident's inclusion in group home schedule and activities.
Reports to Administrator and documents all accidents/incidents according to agency policies and procedures and state regulations.
Follows all sanitation, safety and building code requirements.
Cooperates with licensing and monitoring agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Respects the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and residents in care and strives to create a positive relationship within BCH.
Participates in the agency's Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed.
Represents BCH to various individuals, groups, and public in a professional manner.
Maintains professional standards as set by the agency.
Respects the rights of the total team and keeps other team members informed of any changes in the home.
Maintain all handbooks and support materials.
Ensure accurate recordkeeping by documenting accidents/incidents, resident funds, and any other recordable data.
Maintain proper administration of ALL medications, medication storage, and medication records for each resident.
Participates in all required in-service training.
Assures all rights listed in the Domiciliary Home Resident's Bill of Rights are exercised for each resident and gives assistance to residents in exercising these rights.
Responds to grievances according to the agency's policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality regarding each resident and his or her records.