Career

Minimum Qualification:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma (GED acceptable) or demonstrate the ability to read
  and write adequately to complete required documentation and follow verbal and
  written instruction.
• Have successfully completed the IFSSA/DDARS Waiver training module for attendant care or other applicable training from a qualified provider agency or have previous experience as an aide in a home health agency, hospital or long-term care
  facility or in serving persons with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide services to individuals with disabilities in
  accordance with each individuals ISP.
• Demonstrate willingness to accept supervision.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Be in adequate physical health to perform job tasks required.
• Be free from communicable diseases.
• Have current CPR/FA certification (we will provide).
• Have negative TB test results (we will provide).
• Have an interest in and empathy for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Possess interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Have successfully completed orientation with provider agency and Direct Care Staff training.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull reach, sit, and walk for periods of time.
• Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting up to 75 pounds.