Direct Care Program Assistant - Human Services

Position Overview A Program Assistant supports individuals with disabilities in community-based residential homes and family support services. He/she assists individuals with disabilities with transportation, daily living tasks, and community activities, health and wellness management, medication administration, behavioral and communication development, ensuring their safety and well-being while adhering to all safety policies and laws. Quality support services are delivered with dignity and respect for each individual’s unique needs. Essential Job Functions Transportation. Follows the individuals Abuse Prevention Plan (IAPP) and Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP) Addendum as written for each person. Follows the Health Plans as written for each person and documents appropriately. Displays satisfactory attendance and punctuality. Demonstrates a person-centered attitude and builds positive relationships with the individuals supported. Documents day-to-day progress and activities. Promotes health and safety within the program and on Hiawatha Homes properties. Other Minimum Job Requirements Is at least 18 years of age. Has the ability to speak, write, and comprehend the English language. Possesses a valid driver's license, satisfactory motor vehicle record, and successfully completes a Hiawatha Homes driving test. Is able to provide proof of employment eligibility and proof of being free from tuberculosis upon hire. Successfully passes a State of Minnesota background check before working unsupervised. Willing and able to work with and support both males and females. Successfully completes the Hiawatha Homes Medication Administration class. Benefits Paid job training. Shift differentials. Paid time off. Retirement plan with an employer paid match for eligible positions. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for eligible positions. Short Term Disability insurance for eligible positions. $200 sign in bonus after 6 months and 300 hours worked. Other Morning, afternoon, night, and weekends shifts. Hiawatha Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Working Conditions Frequently pushes, pulls, grasps, reaches below shoulder level, and lifts/carries up to 35 lbs. unassisted. Occasionally bends, stoops, squats, kneels, climbs, crawls, walks on uneven ground, reaches above shoulder level, and lifts/carries in excess of 35 lbs. unassisted. Stands or walks for part of the workday. Works a high percent of the time outdoors and the rest, indoors. Works with household cleaning solutions and refuels company vehicles as needed. Works with a variety of tools and equipment including, but not limited to: wheelchairs (manual and electric), wheelchair batteries and chargers, wheelchair hook-ups, lifts or ramps (manual, hydraulic, and/or electric), adaptive positioning equipment, manual or electric beds, bed rails, oxygen tanks, mist or suction machines, augmentative communication devices, office equipment including but not limited to computers and office software, household appliances, household cleaning equipment, garbage/recycling bins, gas or charcoal grills, sprinkler or garden hoses, snow shovels and/or scrapers. #J-18808-Ljbffr