Innovations Support Professional Community Networking

The Innovations Support Professional must demonstrate the purpose, philosophy, policies and procedures of Baptist Children's Homes of N.C. Inc. 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:

(1) technical knowledge; (2) cultural awareness;
(3) analytical skills: (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.

* Manifests in daily action a Christian spirit and lifestyle.

* Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of:

1. the agency's structure, services, policies and procedures;

2. job performance requirements;

3. related jobs.

* Provides services to meet the habilitation and personal care needs of individuals as outlined in their person centered plan.

* Provides habilitation, training and instruction coupled with support, supervision and engaging participation to reflect the natural flow of training, practice of skills, and other activities as they occur during the course of the person's day.

* Provides care and assistance with activities of daily living as needed and as outlined in the individual's person centered plan.

* Provides assistance; support, supervision and monitoring to allow assigned client to participate in home or community activities.

* Provide habilitation and support in community living activities such as shopping and leisure activities in the community.

* Maintains confidentiality regarding each resident and his or her records.

* Maintains proper documentation of services according to CAP regulations and as directed by Administrator.

* Maintains working knowledge of resident's service plan and goals.

* Cooperates with Direct Support Professionals to promote the safety and best interests of the resident, and to create a pleasant working environment.

* Reports resident's progress and areas of concern to Administrator.

* Provides CAP services in concert with Direct Support Professionals to promote resident's inclusion in group home schedule and activities.

* Reports to Administrator and documents all accidents/incidents according to agency policies and procedures and state regulations.

* Follows all sanitation, safety and building code requirements.

* Cooperates with licensing and monitoring agencies.

* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

* Respects the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and residents in care and strives to create a positive relationship within BCH.

* Participates in the agency's Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

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.

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.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and ability to draw conclusions.

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.

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.

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.