LA Health and Rehab, Inc.·Lafayette, Louisiana
The Direct Service Worker provides primary care, supervision, and training to clients based on their Individual Plan-of-Care. Responsibilities include implementing behavior management plans, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment.
Louisiana Health & Rehab. Options (LHRO) is seeking Direct Service Workers for the following areas: Lafayette, New Iberia & Kaplan, Eunice
Direct Service Workers Needed--Pay Rate $10. to $12.00 an hour
Lafayette: Rotating schedule 6a to 5p including every other weekend
Rotating schedule11p to 7a weekdays scattered including every other weekend
Rotating schedule 3p to 11p weekdays scattered including every other weekend 7a to 7p
Rotating schedule 7a to 7p, 7p to 7a weekdays scattered including every other weekend 7a to 7p----Must Be Able To Transport
Scattered schedule 11p to 8a weekdays and 7p to 71 weekends
New Iberia: Rotating schedule 3p to 11p weekdays, every other weekend 3p to 11p
Scheduled Shift 7a to 7p---7 on / 7off
Kaplan: Scheduled shift 9a to 3p Monday thru Friday
Eunice: Scattered shift 7a to 7p and every other weekend 7a to 7p
Text 337-290-2604 if interested.
Reports To: Program Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Division: Direct Care
This position has the responsibility of being the primary staff for clients. As such the direct care staff person is responsible for providing the prescribed program of Active Treatment to each client based on the Individual Plan-of-Care. This employee provides the actual training, and also provides the day to day supervision, guidance, and support to clients, which may be required to facilitate each client's individual learning and development. This employee works under the direction of the Program Director.
This position requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Additionally persons must be at least 23 years of age, but no person shall be employed who is less than 18 years of age.
An employee who fills this position must participate in all training, must work when assigned to work by the Program Director, and must follow the rules and regulations of LHRO. Additionally, direct care staff persons must follow all directions, procedures, and guidelines for the provision of individual program of clients.
These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types or work performed in positions allocated to this class. The absence of specific statement of duties doesn't not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
Implement through training, individual client's Individual Plan of Care.
Where applicable, implement according to requirement individual client's or group Behavior Management Plan.
Where applicable, supervise the self-administration of medication by residents.
Be familiar with Direct Care Staff Persons Checklist (see handbook). Assist in developing and implementing Active Treatment.
Participate in intake and individualized plan of care and development of same.
Provide individual and group counseling under the direction of the Program Director and/or House Manager.
Record all accident/incidents occurring on each shift.
Inspect living areas for repairs and cleanliness.
Be thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures relative to the residents (discipline, medical emergencies, safety, runaway/elopements).
Supervise all activities, events, and functions.
Provide necessary transportation.
Restrict inappropriate behaviors in residents and assist them is developing alternate appropriate behaviors.
Train residents in good personal habits, e.g. grooming, eating, hygiene.
Supervise, participate in, and train residents in cooking, meal planning, shopping, and all household maintenance activities.
Supervise, guide, train, participate, and encourage participation in a variety of recreational/leisure-time activities, social skills, and development activities.
Ability to transport up to 30 pounds.
Other duties as assigned by Program Director, House Manager or his/her designee.
Market context
Direct Service Worker openings in Louisiana are often tied to ongoing support needs, so candidates who can meet basic eligibility and follow program rules are usually considered carefully. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, age and education requirements, and the ability to safely transport up to 30 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your diploma or GED, age eligibility, and readiness to follow LHRO guidelines before applying.
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