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    Individual Support Worker - Trumbull, United States - THE KENNEDY COLLECTIVE INC

    THE KENNEDY COLLECTIVE INC
    THE KENNEDY COLLECTIVE INC Trumbull, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals' development, well-being, and growth.

    In 1951, The Kennedy Center was founded to create a safe space where individuals with disabilities would have the same opportunities as every other person. We believe every life is sacred and every individual brings value to their relationships, their work, and their communities.

    Since then, a consistent thread of giving back has been woven into the fabric of The Kennedy CollectiveSM and all we do. Having grown from a program serving 15 children to a multifaceted organization that positively impacts over 2000 individuals with disabilities annually, our commitment to creating pathways for people to thrive by unleashing potential and empowering abilities is as strong today as it was yesterday.

    Job purpose:

    Provide appropriate supervision and counsel to individuals served to foster their individual growth and development within a variety of supported living options and recreational and therapeutic programming.

    Competencies: (6)

    • Ethics/Integrity: 25%
    • Internal Controls: 15%
    • Problem Solving: 15%
    • Planning & Organizing: 15%
    • Interpersonal Relations: 15%
    • Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being: 15%

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Act as case manager to assigned caseload.
    • Maintain accurate individual records and files and submit reports on progress.
    • Attend and facilitate IP and semi-annual meetings.
    • Ensure individual's medical, dental, dietary, psychological and all other habilitative service recommendations and treatments are followed through on as identified on the individual's Plan of Service.
    • Communicate with interdisciplinary team, including DDS, family/guardian, registered nurses and behaviorist.
    • Receive direct supervision from the Director of Residential Fee for Service Programs.
    • Record and maintain the following records in a timely, consistent and accurate manner: program data, medical and medication records, financial records as applicable, individual's case notes in recreational activities, and all other related records as required.
    • Complete all necessary billing documentation and submit in a timely manner.
    • Actively participate as a team member on the Kennedy Center team and interdisciplinary team.
    • Assist with the development and actively participate in the implementation of Individual Program Plans.
    • Develop appropriate recreational activities for each individual served.
    • Maintain contact with families and/or guardians as assigned.
    • Knowledgeable of and ensure the protection of each individual's rights in accordance with agency's policies and procedures.
    • Transport individuals for medical examinations, recreational, and other appointments as necessary.
    • Perform various household chores as assigned.
    • Complete annually the required in-services as well as other in-services that are directly job related as specified in the agency's policies and procedures.
    • Schedule medical appointments for individuals as assigned.
    • Keep electronic medical records up to date; appointments, consults, medications, doctor's orders and follow up needs as assigned.
    • Communicate with VNA and Health Care Coordinators as assigned.
    • Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma.
    • Valid Driver's License and ability to possess a State of CT Public Service License.
    • Must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
    • You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
    • Depending upon assignment, must be able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and locations.
    • Must maintain PMT, CPR certification and eligible for DDS medication certification.
    • Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office, Therap and the internet.
    • Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
    • Work independently; utilize good judgment and possess a strong sense of initiative.
    • Communicate clearly in oral and written form on a constant basis.
    • Access all areas of residential facilities.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Provide hands on personal care which may include toileting, feeding, cleaning and all other activities of daily living skills.
    • Ability to transfer individuals requiring personal hygiene care.
    • Have physical endurance to use physical crisis intervention techniques which may include restraining individuals.
    • Provide physical intervention which may include lifting, mobility, first aid, and safety evacuations.
    • Climb stairs and move weights up to 10 lbs. on a consistent basis and 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

    Our employee benefits package includes Medical & Dental, Life / AD&D, Disability, Paid time off and Retirement.

    The Kennedy CollectiveSM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.


    Tuesday 12p-7p
    Wednesday 12p-7p
    Thursday 12p-7p
    Friday 12p-7p
    Saturday 9a-3p
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