Overview

Are you ready to have a meaningful job and make a difference in someone’s life? If so then this is the position for you!

This position provides direct support to two engaging young adults with a number of specialized care needs, who are served in our residential (24/7/365) program in Lamoille County.  Exceptional training, mentoring, and ongoing support is provided to all members of this highly collaborative team.

Position may require evening, awake overnight, and/or weekend work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Promote the individual’s autonomy, dignity, and choices across environments.
Provide personal care including meal preparation and assistance with activities of daily living.
Assist the person to participate in community activities and make authentic connections with community members.
Support the individual to communicate effectively through careful observation, attentive ‘listening,’ and by using preferred communication tool and approaches.
Monitor and support the individual’s health by preparing meals according to a meal plan, observing for signs of illness, administering medications, and providing diabetes care, including insulin administration.
Support the individual to effectively manage emotions and cope with stress.
Nurture the person to develop and enjoy high-quality personal relationships.
Complete work-related documentation in a timely manner, as instructed.
Promptly communicate progress, concerns, and questions to the appropriate team members in support of excellent support provision and good team function.
Attend team meetings and trainings as required.

Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Assistant Program Director.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: (Minimum education, experience, technical and communication skill levels required to perform the essential functions of this position.)

Rate of Pay: $25.00 an hour

Benefits:

  • Health Benefits including vision, dental, life insurance, short term disability
  • Employer funded HRA benefit
  • 14 Paid holidays
  • Generous CTO up to 6 weeks
  • Paid parental leave
  • Free AAA membership
  • Paid training
  • Team oriented environment
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • And many more!

Apply on our website: www.gmssvt.org