Transitional Support Specialist

Harbor is seeking a Transitional Support Specialist to provide personal care services or accommodations to clients enrolled in the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) program. This can include planning and leading skill development groups, assisting with meal preparation, supervising the self-administration of medication and assisting with activities of daily living.

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week on 1st and 2nd shift. Schedule is Sunday, 1st shift from 6:45a - 3:00p, Monday - Wednesday 2nd shift from 2:45p- 11:00p, and Saturday 1st shift from 6:45a - 3:00p. Participation in the Thursday weekly staff meeting from 3p - 4:30p is mandatory.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor degree in human service field preferred.
• Experience working with severely mentally disabled population or similar population preferred. Experience working with severely mentally disabled young adult population or similar population preferred.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.

Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties

• 1.
• Supervise and/or assist residents’ with daily living activities.
• 2.
• Supervise the self-administration of medication.
• 3.
• Assist or prepare client resident meals.
• 4.
• Knowledge of the individualized care plan for residents and provision of support to the resident according to the care plan.
• Contribute to the care planning process by providing the lead clinical team with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.
• 5.
• Maintain accurate, complete and appropriate clinical records in a timely manner.
• 6.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• 7.
• Organize, develop and implement planned recreational/educational activities.
• 8.
• Responsible for the completion of all scheduled tasks, care of residents and the facility (including maintenance and cleaning).