High school diploma or GED required.
3 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities, high acuity or with intense behaviors.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must pass criminal background check
Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.
Ability to physically and emotionally work with individuals who possess mental illness and co- occurring disorders.
Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
Strong computer skills utilizing various software programs and applications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to create professional employee communication materials.
Capable of working well with all levels of the organization.
A professional demeanor.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
Ability to work with little daily supervision.
Duties include Administers medications as needed.
Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.
Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds for short distances (5-10 feet) daily.
The employee will climb stairs approximately 8-12 times per day.
The employee must be able to prepare meals which require the use of an oven, stove or microwave that may require overhead reaching.
Complete laundry services that include sorting, washing/drying, and folding.
Grocery shopping that includes driving to the grocery store daily to grocery shop, carrying full grocery bags of groceries up and down stairs, and reach and stoop to put away groceries.
The employee will perform cleaning activities, which include mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming that require regular lifting, turning, bending and reaching.
Provision of personal care to Individuals, transferring of individuals: from bed to chair, chair to standing, sit to standing that requires the strength to assist lifting up to a 200-pound Individual.
Constantly communicate and exchanges information with team members.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, bodily fluid, and tissue.