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Job Description

The Direct Care Worker provides needed support, supervision, coaching, mentoring and training to adults with intellectual and developmentally disabled individuals in their day program and while in the community.

• Maintains daily IDD service notes and or other documentation required by MS Department of Mental Health. Performs all required work as assigned for working with program participates. Ensures daily outcomes are met and follows the Plan of Services and Supports for each person assigned to each staff and other records as requested by Director of Operations.
• Coach's persons manners and etiquette with special attention given to mealtime and proper respect for elders and guests.
• Coach's persons on activities of daily living to include cooking, cleaning, good personal hygiene skills, social skills, and safety.
• Ability to give simple clear instructions, patience with the slow changes, the ability to communicate in a mode effective with the persons learning needs and style.
• Teaches care and respect for Saint Francis property and property of others.
• Reports all undesirable behavior, such as stealing, inappropriate sexual conduct, intimidation, disobedience and/or disrespect to Director of Operations.
• Mentors the person in developing relationships with other day program attendees and other community members and resources.
• Must interact with individuals who receive IDD services.
• Follows training guidelines of regulatory agencies.
• Documents all work performed to include date, location, attendees and subject content.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Participate in agency committee and staff meetings as requested.
• Follow all assigned schedules or tasks presented by program assistant or supervisors
• Ensures persons' rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients' rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• High School diploma (and/or GED),
• First Aid/CPR.,
• Mandt Training
• Prefer two years' experience in related work areas.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, MS State background checks and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry clearance check; pass a physical examination and TB Skin Test
• Lifting Requirements of 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clear driving record