The Home/Community Provider implements a prescribed habilitation plan for eligible participants while providing routine direct care either in the home, community or center based.

This position works closely with the family or guardian and the FRA Home/Community Services Manager to design, implement, and modify consistent intervention strategies that can ultimately be maintained by the family or guardian in their daily routines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Depending upon the eligible participants needs provides direct care as per the Support Plan. Services may include acquiring, retaining and improving self-help, socialization and adaptive skills such as meal preparation, eating, toileting, bathing, dressing and recreational activities.

2.

Assures that health and safety needs are met.

3.

Prepares and/or assists the individual to prepare meals.

Ensure that nutritional needs are met during the time of care.

4.

Observes, supervises and records eligible participant activities.

Discusses with Home/Community Manager and other staff members the participants responses to intervention strategies and makes suggestions for modifying activities.

5.

Maintains records and prepares reports on services provided.

6.

Performs or requests emergency aide as needed or required.

7.

Maintains current knowledge of developmental disabilities.

8.

Inputs participant information and case notes into electronic medical record (Therap), in accordance with agency procedures, state and federal requirements when applicable.

9.

Attends training seminars, in-service sessions and staff meetings as requested.

10.

Responsible for maintaining training compliance in accordance with FRA policies and procedures, state and federal regulations.

11.

Provides other support services and duties as necessary.