C&C Consulting Services, LLC
Location
Gwinnett County, Georgia
Provide direct support to individuals to foster growth, rehabilitation, and independent living in a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, medication supervision, crisis intervention, and maintaining detailed electronic records.
Requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and certifications in CPR and First Aid. Candidates should ideally have one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness and must pass a criminal background check.
General Description of
FLSA- Hourly Support Staff are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self-help skills among individuals. The staff’s primary role is to provide the appropriate support tailored to the needs and desires of everyone to enable each to live as independently as possible. Support Staff are expected to recognize when an individual is in crisis and be able to utilize the appropriate psychiatric and medical backup services.
1. Assist/monitor/teach individuals with preparation of daytime activities; encourage good personal hygiene, and behavior appropriate in their home or apartment. 2. Ensure that individuals are fed a healthy meal, dressed and groomed with individuals’ input. 3. Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging in budgeting skills. 4. Teach self-medication skills according to DHR guidelines/regulations, and when appropriate supervise in medication administration. 5. Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging in daily chores. 6. Assist/monitor/teach individuals as needed in grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation & cleanup. 7. Handle emergency situations appropriately, (according to C&C CONSULTING and DCH/DHR). Utilize crisis intervention when necessary. 8. Transport individuals to appropriate appointments (i.e. medical, dental, psychiatrist etc.) 9. Perform daily record keeping using an electronic system (i.e. data collection, daily logs, progress notes, BM tracking, etc). Exchange information with next shift and/or with support staff. 10. Monitor assigned individuals at all times. Chart behavior changes, drug reactions, accidents, injuries, seizures, etc. 11. Attend staff meetings related to assigned individuals. ISP’s etc. 12. Attend training. 13. Conduct and document monthly fire drills/ disaster drills according to DCH/DHR guidelines 14. Attending individual and inter-agency staff meetings related to individuals. 15. Follow individual treatment plans consistently.16. Assist in creating natural support for individuals. 17. Provide leisure/recreational activities of individual(s) choice, increase individual’s self-esteem in leisure activities. 18. Teach community integration; assist individuals in joining community organizations of their choice. 19. Perform daily housekeeping to ensure cleanliness and infection control of the entire home. Make sure homes are cleaned after each shift.20. Implement OSHA regulations 21. Provide opportunities for individuals to make choices, make decisions in daily living and their future goals (i.e. assist individuals in daily decisions). Provide self-centered service 22. Provide care and/or conduct individual interaction in a manner appropriate for all ages, cultures and population being served. 23. Perform other duties as assigned.
Support Staff plays a critical role in the overall success of Community Residential Alternative services for individuals. As "natural role models", Support Staff must have the following personal qualifications: