Baptist Children's Home·Sanford, North Carolina
The Innovations Support Professional provides direct support, training, and instruction to adults with developmental disabilities to meet their habilitation and personal care needs as outlined in their person-centered plans. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities and community integration, while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to agency policies.
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.
Learn more at bchfamily.org [https://www.bchfamily.org/programs/intellectual-development-disabilities]. ------------------------------------------------ Job title: Innovations Support Professional (ISP) / Community Networking (part time) Location: Sanford, NC Method to apply: bchcareers.org Starting Pay: $14.96 SUMMARY The Innovations Support Professional must demonstrate the purpose, philosophy, policies and procedures of Baptist Children's Homes of N.C.
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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.
· 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:
(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. Essential
Works under the direct supervision of the Group Home Administrator or Qualified Professional.
Participates in new staff orientation which is scheduled and conducted by the Administrator, as well as monthly and annual trainings as directed.
Participates in 90 day and annual performance evaluations.
Maintains an open line of communication with supervisor. Requests conferences, as needed, to be able to perform tasks effectively.
Participates in staff training opportunities provided by the agency and any other agencies as requested by Administrator and/or required by State of North Carolina.
Participates in treatment team meetings and planning meetings as directed.
Professionalism/Teamwork:
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.
Policies and
Procedures:
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.
EQUIPMENT: 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.
Language
SKILLS: 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.
CONTACT
WITH
OTHERS: 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. Contacts outside of the agency where proper handling of situations is of utmost importance as the agency's image could be affected.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a valid driver's license, with experience being preferred but not required. Candidates must demonstrate a Christian spirit, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of agency procedures while maintaining strict confidentiality.
MENTAL /
VISUAL /
Auditory
DEMAND: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and ability to draw conclusions.
Confidential
DATA: 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.
Physical
DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Innovations Support Professional and Direct Support Professional to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive and get in and out of a 12 passenger van unassisted, walk up and down stairs, sit, stand, reach, talk and/or hear, and lift up to 15 lbs.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter in any home environment while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties required are performed in a group home setting, The Innovations Support Professional may be asked to stay overnight on the premises of Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. if working also as a relief part-time caregiver. This requirement is optional depending on the status of the position.
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