Hourly Wage: $17.00 - $18.50 

M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm

Position Summary:

Chrysalis is a company that provides a variety of support services for at-risk adults and/or juveniles that have developmental and intellectual disabilities.  These individuals may also have a variety of fragile medical issues. This position requires the ability to work in stress-filled and safety-sensitive environments, to follow pre-approved programs, to make crucial decisions in regards to the care and treatment of at-risk individuals, and to communicate those decisions effectively to others.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Punctuality and regular/consistent attendance at the worksite are required and the employee must be able adhere to their workplace schedule in order to ensure proper oversight of individuals.   Stay awake, responsive, and communicate effectively to the individualsTeach individuals daily living skillsPlan appropriate activities for the individualsCreate opportunities for people to increase quality of lifeProvide a clean, healthy, and safe environmentImplement Person Centered Support Plans and Follow Behavioral PlansSupervise individuals according to the Supervision Guidelines and Support the individual's choices accordinglyAssist and supervise individuals with taking the appropriate medicationComplete necessary administrative tasks within established time framesComplete all documentation required by Chrysalis and the StateMaintain communication with the Manager regarding the individual's needsFollow the Provider Code of Conduct/ Abuse Neglect and Exploitation Policy according to state standardsAssists Director and Day program manager with implementation of behavior plans and Supervision Guidelines.Help with employee scheduleMonitor paperwork associated with individuals in groups (including attendance, data collectionUse paperwork to fill out and turn in MPRs for individual groupsAttend monthly meetings with Day Program Manager to go over topics to be addressedOther duties as assigned by the Director and Manager see fit.

Requirements          

Minimum of least 18 years oldPass and maintain a passable criminal background check and LEIE per state regulationsPass required controlled substance testsShould possess the ability to speak, read and write effectively in English

Experience or Education:                                          

High school diploma or GED

Required Training and Certifications:

Complete all initial and on-going training requirements within established time framesComplete annual CPR, First Aid, and OSHA training (All Employees)Obtain and maintain SOAR certification (All Employees)Obtain and maintain Food Handler's Permit and T.B Test (Utah employees)

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent public relations skills working with the individuals' familyAbility to communicate effectively with medical, professional, and state employeesDemonstrate good judgment and ability to handle crisis situationsHave excellent interpersonal skills working with the individual and co-workers (including the ability to stay calm and maintain professionalism under pressure)Demonstrate a service oriented attitude

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made if possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and not place patients, employees or others at risk.  

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; talk and/or hear; use hands to finger, feel, and handle objects; reach with arms, bend over, stoop, lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The employee is also required to restrain aggressive, at-risk, adult individuals, and lift and/or move an adult person.Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to various environments including, but not limited to the following: aggressive individuals, may come into contact with blood and/or salvia, and other OPIM and must follow OSHA Standard Precautions. Duties may vary for different locations.

This position description is intended to provide some guidelines for job expectation and the employee's ability to perform the position described. This document does not represent a contract of employment and Chrysalis reserves its right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.