Job Information
Communicare Direct Care Worker in Oxford, Mississippi
Responsibilities for Direct Care Worker:
- The Supervised Living Direct Support Professional will provide direct care for individuals who are designated as ID/DD who live in the supervised living program.
- Services provided will include:
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``` - Assistance and acquisition, retention, or improvement in social self-help, socialization, and other adaptive skills that enhance social development and skills in performing activities of daily living (i.e. money management, medication management) - Meaningful day activities for the Individual to include the acquisition and maintenance of skills, building positive social behavior and interpersonal competence, greater independence and personal choice - Community integration activities
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``` - Maintain responsibility for monitoring and supervising individuals at all times during service provision, whether in a supervised living home, during transporting, or in the community. - Serve as a member of the Communicare Treatment Team and participate in team meetings as required - Perform other duties as assigned. - Work under the supervision of the Supervised Living Supervisor or other supervisor as designated. - Transport Clients to various activities, appointments, etc.
* Qualifications for a Direct Care Worker:*
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above.
- Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare
- Ability to relate positively to individuals who are served through the Supervised Living program and their families.
- A current valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment. Must be able to provide transportation to individuals being served