Job Description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join our team and mission at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander! We offer extensive training, flexible schedules, excellent pay and benefits, and a meaningful career!

Our Direct Support Professionals also have the opportunity to take employer-paid Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training, leading to CNA certification.

Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6784 /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Provides support to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places.
• Assists with activities of daily living and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
• Acts as an advocate for disabled individuals in communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals.
• Documents weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and shift change reports.
• Prepares forms associated with client recreation and activities.
• Enters, records, and maintains information in written or electronic form.
• Handles complaints, settles disputes, resolves grievances and conflicts, or otherwise supports residents who reside together to resolve these issues and disputes.
• Accompanies residents on outings and activities, including shopping, Special Olympics, dining out, movies, or trips to visit family members or attend medical appointments.
• Provides intermittent direct observation of individuals at significant risk of self-injurious behavior and is required to provide complete attention, intervention, and redirection at any moment per the outlined plan in the Positive Behavior Support Plan.
• Provides daily individual and group contact to clients through the delivery of recreation and leisure activities.
• Plans and prepares for group and special event programming for clients.
• Documents weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of resident protocols and interventions of therapy.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and management of aggressive behaviors.
• Knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities.
• Knowledge of recreation and social programming.
• Knowledge of motivational techniques.
• Knowledge of ethics and how to maintain professional boundaries.
• Skills in using a computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures such as BLS, First Aid, and MANDT.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with residents, staff, families, guardians, and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Substitution:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)
OR

Education:

Associate\'s Degree (typically in Healthcare)

Experience:
No prior experience required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

CNA Certification obtained within twelve (12) months of hire

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to:

• Safely move (twisting, bending, lifting, kneeling, pushing, pulling), position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
• Ability to monitor sounds, noises, locations of clients, etc. in order to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
• Ability to work alone and/or with multiple residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.
• Ability to intervene and provide support and re-direction during resident behavior episodes.
• Ability to work in a high-stress situation, if necessary.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in

. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee\'s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. * The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.

Supplemental Information

048-Department of Health - Behavioral Health Division - Wyoming Life Resource Center

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

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