Overview

Job Title: Specialized Initiatives Technician - IGH

Department: Specialized Initiatives and Programs

Manager: Rachel Coder

Schedule: Must available for assignment during night shift hours (7am-7:30pm)

Compensation: Hourly / Non-exempt

Job Summary: The Specialized Initiatives Technician - IGH is responsible for performing a variety of para-professional tasks related to the care of individuals served in various Specialized Initiatives and Programs within Damar.  Essential job duties and responsibilities are in accordance with Damar’s Strategic Plan and requirements by licensure

Responsibilities

Dependable

• The Specialized Initiatives Technician - IGH remains awake and engaged at all times – competently supervising and monitoring the clients. Never leaving clients unattended unless permitted for periods of time based on a client’s Individualized Crisis Management Plan
• Must be flexible and willing to support clients in various unique settings in line with the program’s vision.

Active

• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations, which may include client physical aggression, utilizing prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, including performing a variety of tasks related to housekeeping including cleaning, washing soiled clothing, changing bed linen, folding, and sorting clean laundry.
• Ensure youth in this program have access to recreational and life enrichment activities.
• Operates Damar vehicles and/or personal vehicles to transport residents or perform other work-related duties.
• Follows physician’s orders to properly administer medication to clients.
• Support the client to acquire basic academic, behavioral, communication, social-functioning, self-help, daily living, and social skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mission Driven

• Consistently implements behavior management plans to reduce client’s maladaptive behaviors, promote appropriate social behaviors and maximize human potential of each client served.
• Promotes and assists with the development of appropriate daily living, self-help and social skills.
• Understands client’s rights and protects them by promptly reporting any violations.
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
• Ensures that the agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery.
• Utilizes data collection in relation to driving and tracking outcomes and achieving agency initiatives and goals.
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances.
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction.
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.

Accountable

• Completes all required documentation daily, in a professional manner – must be objective, accurate and thorough - to provide consistent client treatment.
• Understands and follows the rules governing client service documentation, including but not limited to medication logs, incident reports, progress notes and all other documentation assigned.
• Will adhere to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.
• Adheres to parameters of the Agency’s budget, including appropriately utilizing Agency credit cards (Gas Cards, Wal-Mart, etc.), accurately reporting time and obtaining proper approval for overtime.
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Respectful

• Ensures that all activities, services, and programs through Damar are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to and shows respect for the cultural and ethnic diversity for all Damar clients.
• Works with clients, professional and other Para-professional staff, client’s families, and the community in a courteous and respectful manner to provide proper habilitation.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

 

Experience: Previous experience is not required.

 

Equipment Familiarity: Basic overall understanding and familiarity with use of computers and phones.

 

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Minimum age of 21 depending on program and / or department requirements.
• No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required. 

Abilities:

• Ability to follow and execute specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of simple health and safety precautions.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories.
• Ability to write daily progress and behavior reports using a professional and objective style.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification.
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to physically manage and restrain clients when necessary, including ability to assist in lifting, maneuvering, and physically supporting individuals up to 200 pounds; ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
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