Residential Skills Trainer - Bi-Lingual Spanish

Job Summary

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective and engaged team member in a residential program for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Specific Duties

Support individuals by providing assistance and training in all areas of daily living, including, but not limited to the following:
- hygiene, grooming
- care of clothing, laundry
- cooking, nutrition, dietary needs, meal preparation, menu development, grocery shopping
- household maintenance, cleaning
- budgeting, banking, comparative buying, financial documentation in accordance with PATH’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures
- leisure activities, recreation
- appropriate social skills
- utilizing various modes of transportation for community integrated activities
- awareness and use of community resources
Participate in the Individual Support Planning Process by:
- attending and contributing to annual and ancillary meetings, as scheduled
- assuring individual’s rights are respected, implemented and consistent with DPW/ODP regulations
- implementing program outcomes
- documenting outcome progress
- completing monthly reports
- supporting individuals’ independence as defined in Independence Time Summaries and program plans
Assist individuals in maintaining good health by:
- assuming knowledge of individual’s medical history and current health issues
- assuming knowledge of an individual’s physician and ancillary health professionals
- accompanying an individual to medical appointments or emergency service, as necessary
- communicating with supervisory and healthcare staff about the health needs of an individual
- adhering to PATH’s Medication Administration Policy
Assure individuals’ safety in the home by:
- teaching safety precautions in the home
  - conducting monthly fire drills, which includes checking the fire extinguishers and smoke alarms daily
  - submitting repair requests for maintenance items
  - notifying supervisory staff of emergency/ health & safety concerns
- Teaching safety precautions in the community by:
  - assisting in mobility training and awareness of traffic signs
  - assuring “stranger” awareness
  - learning emergency contacts
  - assisting individuals in maintaining and carrying personal identification
Address various individual needs by:
- communicating with co-workers and the appropriate supervisor
- reviewing communication logs during each shift worked
- documenting daily in all communication logs
- communicating with families, guardians, advocates, neighbors and other program staff in a professional manner
- notifying the on-call supervisor of emergencies via team cell phone
Support and assist individuals in maintaining their home by involving the individual in:
- shopping for food and other household purchases
- preparing meals, as appropriate
- managing weekly household expenses
- weekly household cleaning
- self medication as needed
Acquire a minimum 24 hours of training annually, within required time frames, including, but not limited to:
- Medication Administration and annual reviews
- Fire Safety
- CPR
- First Aid
- Infection Control
- Crisis Intervention
- Diabetes certification, as needed

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Experience preferred in working with the ID population or co-occurring ID/MH population. Must be at least 18 years of age and be physically able to perform the functions of the job. Valid driver’s license preferred.

Location

Community Living Arrangments, Northeast Philadelphia

Salary

$13.25 per hour