VOA-Texas

Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? Join VOA-TEXAS!

For over 100 years VOA-Texas, a faith-based and non-profit organization, has operated with a mission of Helping America s Most Vulnerable Reach Their Full Potential through various programs throughout Texas. Programs are locally created, managed, and delivered to provide a wide array of human services through PAID positions. Come and be a part of the passion, the mission, and the tradition!

Location: Millen House Group Home - Grand Prairie, TX

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Status: Full Time

Schedule: 4 p.m. - 12 a.m., Mon - Friday

Why you ll love working with VOA-Texas:

• Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.
• Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!
• Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plan options that fit your lifestyle, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!

Day-to-Day

• Provides for the complete care of individual consumers, which includes direct supervision of activities of daily living.
• Maintains the facility (group home or day hab space) and equipment in a safe and clean condition and reports repair needs in a timely manner.
• Provides reinforcement of counseling and therapy activities; corrects unacceptable behavior and helps people served meet the necessary requirements of the house and/or program rules.
• Provides assistance with medications and the performance of tasks as delegated by an RN.
• Maintains clinical records and documentation as required by organization policies and procedures such as, but not limited to documentation of consumer expenditures, significant observation notes, and any behavioral management activities.
• Prepares meals and provides assistance with meal planning and preparation as indicated by individual need.
• Assists in securing and providing transportation.
• Provides housekeeping or assistance with housekeeping as indicated by individual need.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, OR be able to pass a competency exam.
• Prefer six months experience or training with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• A reasonable combination of the following is required: knowledge of behavioral patterns and problems of individuals with developmental disabilities. Knowledge of basic homemaking skills; availability of community resources; identification of consumer training needs; development and implementation of training plans; and documentation of care and training; and physical ability to assist or respond to consumer needs in their personal environment.
• Tolerance, patience, consistency, flexibility and creativity in dealing with individual consumers and families are strongly preferred and very important to success.
• Must have valid Texas Driver License

Make a living by making a difference. Apply online today!

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