Person Centered Specialist

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Wendell Foster is interested in hiring energetic Person Centered Specialist for our Intermediate Care Facility to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you:

•  Hours: Hours vary based on resident needs during waking hours, with some evenings and weekends expected.
• New hourly rate starting at $16.00
• Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits.
• 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
• One-time your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
• Tuition reimbursement program available
• On the job training
• Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year

What matters to us:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Possession of valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Currently possess or able to complete first aid and CPR certification (training provided)
• Communicate well with others including staff and our individuals

Essential Functions:

1. Ensures the safety and well-being of individuals at all times.

• Completes routine checks to ensure the whereabouts and safety of individuals.
• Ensures verbal/written report before leaving shift.

2. Frequently assists in pool and hydrotherapy with individuals. 
3. Work closely with the QIDP and PC Trainers to ensure person-centered practices.
4. Understands individual’s rights and displays respect and dignity when interacting with individuals.
5. Understands facility policy on the correct way to report any suspected form of abuse which may be observed and/or reported.
6. Ensures, completes, and follows through with individuals’ daily routine and activities.
   • Helps individuals travel to appointments and activities on and off the grounds of the organization.
   • Accompany individuals to appointments and/or community activities, as indicated by cottage management and the QIDP.
   • Assists with recreational and community activities as indicated by cottage management and QIDP.
7. Assists the individual with transportation, whether through WF’s transportation program, city transportation, or by personally driving a WF vehicle.
8. Assists the QIDP with the individuals’ assessments to determine training needs in areas of self-help, activities of daily living, and socialization skills.
9.    Conducts, teaches and ensures training programs, reinforcement programs and maintenance programs, as related to individuals’ individual service plan and document effectiveness of programs appropriately.
10. Reports any individual’s clothing and equipment needs and/or repairs to appropriate person/department and notifies supervisor and/or QIDP.
11. Reports any interdisciplinary problems or concerns to the Supervisor, or Vice President of ICF/IID.
12. Helps in the training of new person-centered specialists

Other important information:

Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person