Lead Support Associate (M&Tu 3P-11P, F 3P-11P, Sat&Sun 9A-5P)

Specific Education, Certification and Skill Requirements:

• Caring attitude and genuine interest in people & in understanding their “uniqueness”

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with clients and support associates

• Some supervisory experience preferred

• Minimum 21 years of age

• H.S. Diploma or GED

• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening

• 2 years experience providing support services in a similar environment preferred

• Valid GA Driver’s License

• Must be able to lift at least 30 to 50 lbs from floor to waist and from waist to shoulder

• Requires a combination of sitting and standing

• Must be comfortable in working various shifts

• Must have regular and predictable attendance





Job Description:



This is a position where you work Monday and Tuesday 3P-11P, Friday 1P-9P, Saturday & Sunday 9A-5P



EnAble's mission is to empower adults with developmental disabilities by providing individualized support that reflects each person's choices, strengths, interests, and needs as we enable them to find the home, work, community, and meaning in life they desire.



Desired Impact: The Lead Support Associate serves as a role model for Support Associates in the provision of direct support to the individuals served and provides on-site training& coaching, coordination and oversight to the residential staff team to ensure that:

• the support needs of each resident are met

• the health and safety of each resident is protected

• the residence and the services provided meet EnAble and licensing standards at all time.



Essential Job Functions:

1. Actively learns about the interests, preferences, support needs and skills of each person served through direct interaction, observation, insights of other staff team members, family members etc.

2. Coordinates the work of the staff team on assigned shifts to ensure that each individual served receives needed support services.

3. Actively fulfills all the responsibilities of a Support Associate, as listed in the Support Associate Job Description, serving as a role model, coach and mentor for Support Associates in the provision of direct support services.

4. Coordinates the work of the staff team on assigned shifts to ensure that EnAble standards for household cleanliness & full compliance with ORS licensing standards are maintained at all times.

5. Provides input to the Support Manager II in assessing performance of Support Associates

6. Continually monitors the health and well-being of individuals served by direct observation, verbal feedback from Support Associates and the daily review of Activity/Event Notes, Communication Logs, MAR’s and Over the Counter Medication Records.

7. Ensures that individuals served receive prompt medical care for any and all emerging health concerns in accord with agency policy and procedure

8. Maintains full knowledge & compliance with EnAble Policies & Protocols (Reference copies are maintained at each location).

9. Ensures that all required documentation is correctly and accurately completed and submitted for assigned shift. Documentation requirements include, but are not limited to: Activity/Event Notes, Med Error Reports, Incident Reports, Behavior Incident Reports, Medication Administration Records (MAR’s), Doctor/Dental Forms

10. Ensures the implementation of ISP goals as required and the provision of all support services as required.

11. Actively participates in the agency’s ongoing effort to continually improve the quality of services provided and the effectiveness of the agency’s operations by sharing ideas and insights in staff meetings.

12. Observes confidentiality requirements concerning the affairs of the individuals and the agency.

13. Completes a minimum of 16 hours of in-service training per year, with at least three (3) hours completed in each quarter meeting all requirements as specified by EnAble.

14. Maintains valid CPR & First Aide Certification.

15. Practices and upholds the Mission and Vision of the agency.

16. Performs other duties as assigned.



TO APPLY:



Please call Rob at 770-664-4347 x121 or email a request for an application to rshilt@enablega.org with "LEAD SUPPORT ASSOCIATE" in the subject line. We will either email/mail an application back to you. If you request the application to be mailed to you, please include your mailing address. You may also download our application from our website at www.enablega.org EOE/M/F/D/V