Host Home Relief Staff

GENERAL SCOPE OF DUTIES:

The Host Home Relief Staff will follow Rule 50, Dept. of Human Services Rule 115, 116, 119, and Rule 120, and other relevant regulatory guidelines. The Host Home Relief Staff will provide relief hours and vacation to Host Home Providers on a routine basis as designated by Host Home Relief Manager. The hours are flexible and may include overnights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support and educate the philosophy of the agency mission/vision statement and current strategic plan.
2. Manage all responsibilities based on the agency mission, using individual choice and all appropriate policies, procedures, and regulations.
3. Complete EP!C DSP training
4. Maintain current CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, Med Authorization
5. Complete annual training refresher based on EP!C policy and state regulations
6. Attend all in-service training, community outings, Host Family meetings, and individual Discovery Meetings designated by Host Family Program Manager
7. Assist in training of Host Family Providers and Host Family Relief Staff
8. As applicable, obtain and maintain "authorized status" as designated by the RN by successfully competing medication training and by competently and accurately administering and supervising medications
9. Perform all safety and emergency procedures in a calm , accurate and professional manner
10. When necessary, assist individuals with personal needs such as transferring, toileting, eating and grooming
11. Assure that the basic civil, human and legal rights of all persons are respected
12. Supervise the individuals in community and at home throughout assigned shift
13. Assure dignity, privacy and rights of program participants are observed at all times
14. Report suspected abuse and neglect to Vice President or designee as required by EP!C policy and government regulation
15. Provide transportation to the individuals as needed
16. Assist the individuals in striving toward independence in accordance with goals and objectives in the Personal Plan on the individualized Service Plan
17. Act as a positive role model for individuals at all times
18. Provide natural learning opportunities to teach independent living skills in accordance with the principles of normalization
19. Involve the individual with a variety of in-home and community leisure activities in accordance with the principles of age-appropriateness and normalization
20. Maintain documentation on all client structure programs and goals on specified data collection forms at the frequency indicated on the ISP in accordance with pertinent CILA and agency guidelines
21. Provide required documentation regarding program delivery, medication administration, financial records and all other requested documentation
22. Maintain progress note documentation in the areas of basic living skills, leisure activities and general progress as required
23. Complete medication sheets as self-administration of client medications is supervised
24. Maintain accurate financial records by retaining all receipts of bank transactions and expenditures
25. Maintain other necessary documentation (e.g. mileage sheets, GERs, etc)
26. Practice safety procedures and maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene
27. Report any concerns of the home environment (inside and outside) to assure the home is safe, clean and in orderly fashion
28. Request information, instructions and guidance form Host Family Program Manager in order that effective program service delivery may be maintained
29. Interact with all of Host Family individuals, EP!C staff/providers individuals from monitoring agencies/committees, parents, family members, other professionals and other relevant individuals in a professional manner
30. Facilitate interdepartmental communication on an ongoing basis
31. As mandated reporter ensure allegations of abuse and neglect are reported as required.
32. Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALITFICATIONS:

1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
2. Must possess a valid driver's license
3. Must possess a high school diploma or GED
4. Previous experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
5. Must carry personal liability insurance
6. Have access to an automobile
7. Have access to a telephone
8. Must be able to perform CPR/First Aid and be able to lift 50 lbs.
9. Must be able to pass the criminal background check.