Central Arkansas Locations - Supportive Living Companion (Community Waiver Services)

Central Arkansas Locations - Supportive Living Companion (Community Waiver Services)

Full-time; posted: Wednesday, Aug 30 2017

Easterseals Arkansas Send resume to:

3920 Woodland Heights Rd.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72212

Phone: 501.227.3600

Email: [email protected]

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Benton - Monday - Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm [Posted 8/8/17]
Conway - Saturdays 8am-8pm [Posted 8/22/17]
Hot Springs - Fridays 7:30am-4pm, Saturday 6 hours (Flex) [Posted 10/3/17]
Little Rock - Monday - Friday 4pm-7pm (Male Only) [Posted 5/23/2017]
Little Rock – Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 8:30am-4pm [Posted 8/29/2017]
Little Rock - Friday and Saturday 8am-4pm [Posted 8/3/17]
Little Rock - Saturday 9am-5pm [Posted 8/22/17]
Little Rock - Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm-9:30pm, E/O Saturday 12 hours (Flex) [Posted 10/3/17]
Little Rock - Saturdays 10am-2pm [Posted 9/12/17]
Little Rock - Wednesday and Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm [Posted 9/26/17]
Little Rock - E/O Saturday and Sunday 7:30am-7:30pm [Posted 9/26/17]
Little Rock - Monday - Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-11pm (Starts 12/21) [Posted 10/3/17]
Little Rock - Saturdays 10am-1pm [Posted 10/10/17]
Little Rock/ Ferndale - Long-Term Fill-in, 9/5 - 10/27. Monday - Thursday 3:15pm-7:30pm, Friday 3:15pm-10pm, Saturdays (if available) 9am-8pm [Posted 8/22/17]
Maumelle - Monday 4:30pm, Tuesday 5pm-8pm, Wednesday 5:30pm-8:30pm [Posted 9/26/17]
North Little Rock - Monday - Friday 3:30pm-6:30pm [Posted 7/18/17]

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Summary:

Provides companionship services to persons with disabilities under the Medicaid Alternative Community Services (ACS) waiver program.

Basic Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan of Care:

• Support client in achieving service goals and objectives that appear formally and informally on client’s Plan of Care by working with the client one-on-one or in a group.
• Ensure health and safety for each client.
• Implement written activity plans; execute instructions with client input; prepare and maintain clients' schedules to ensure good organization while allowing flexibility.
• Attend Plan of Care meetings and team meetings to discuss strengths, needs, and plan development as requested.
• Share information on job needs, changes in client behavior, accidents, and emergencies with the Direct Care Supervisor and parent/guardian as necessary and appropriate.
• Respect and promote client rights, promote wellness, and adhere to client-centered approach.

Other duties as assigned.
Documentation:

• Submit online clear and descriptive summaries that pertain to the client’s goals and that document time, date, and provision of service.
• Prepare online timesheets.
• Complete an expense report, documenting mileage driven while working on specified activities with the client in the community.
• Complete required reports for unexplained changes in client behavior, accidents, and emergencies.
• Submit all paperwork according to schedule.

Professional Development:
Attend all required training for the position, annual in-service, and twelve hours of continuing education annually.
 
Background/Drug Testing:

• Obtain and maintain clearance through the Adult and Child Maltreatment Registry Checks
• Obtain and maintain clearance through the Criminal Background Check
• All employees must complete drug testing in accordance with Easterseals’ Staff Handbook

Transportation:

• Provide transportation in the client's community allowing clients to accomplish objectives in their Plan of Care such as access to the community, social functions, shopping, and work as needed.
• Have the ability to access emergency service systems.
• When necessary, supervise client training regarding proper use of public transportation. Assist in securing appropriate bus cards, schedules, etc. Continue to supervise clients' use of public transportation until the client can travel independently.
• Demonstrate safety procedures at all times in vehicle by using seat belts, not using cell phone or engaging in any other prohibited conduct.
• Remain in compliance with Easterseals driver safety policies and procedures as outlined in Staff Handbook.

Compliance:
Adhere to Medicaid or other payer requirements and CARF standards. While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas and adhere to the Compliance, Conflict of Interest, and all other rules in the Staff Handbook.
 
HIPAA:
Employee has access to client protected health information in the Medicaid Waiver client working file for persons directly served by employee. Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer. Employee will follow confidentiality and security requirements as described in the Staff Handbook.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education/Experience:                                                         
Have a high school diploma OR have successfully completed a GED, and have a minimum of one year of relevant, supervised work experience with a public health, human services or other community service agency, OR have a minimum of two years verifiable successful experience with individuals with developmental disabilities that may be used in lieu of the aforementioned qualifications.
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Arkansas Drivers License
• Own transportation with current valid insurance
• Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certification.

Clerical/Computer Skills:
Knowledge of basic administrative and clerical functions and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, use of electronic health records, and other office procedures and terminology.
 
Language Skills:                                                       

• Have the ability to communicate effectively with clients and families.
• Ability to read and interpret job-related documents, procedure manuals, and Plan of Care.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:                                                             
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and record time accurately.
 
Reasoning Ability:                                                               

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Cultural Sensitivity:
Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and populations.

Additional Notes:Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Client Choice: Job availability is dependent upon client choice in accordance with state regulations. If the client to which employee is assigned no longer chooses employee’s services, Easterseals may place employee with another waiver client if available; in an open position elsewhere in the organization until such time as a waiver position opens; or discontinue employment (“waiver pool” or “ESA pool” status may be available for a limited time).