Job Description

At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.Bachelors degree [A high school diploma may be substituted for a Bachelors degree if the applicant has prior experience, education or training in paid or volunteer human services activities, is a person with disabilities, or is a family member of a person with disabilities.]Valid drivers licenseCompletion of orientation and required training in CPR, Safety Care, First Aid, medication administration, health education, fire safety and agency policies and proceduresQualifications may be substituted upon review of the candidates by the President/CEOOverview of Duties and Responsibilities: Treats the person with the disability as the primary decision-makerProvides physical and personal support based upon individual needs and strengthsTeaches individuals how to manage activities of daily living such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, budgeting, personal hygiene, health care practices, money management, traveling, self-control and leisure timeAssists person to participate in cultural and spiritual activities of his or her choiceAssists to identify, secure and use needed equipment and therapiesAssists in planning ways of supporting people and contributes to the development of the persons IEP/ ISPHelps to carry out support plans based on each persons needs and goalsAssists individuals in meeting personal physical needs (e.g., health, personal hygiene, appearance and medication)Supports individuals in achieving good health through preventive and specialized health screenings and examinationsExplains preventive health practices such as good nutrition and stress managementIdentifies the crisis and defuses the situation, ensuring the safety of all concernedReports to appropriate authorities the occurrence of emotional or physical abuse or any