Direct Care Worker (46573)

## Description

Provides services necessary to assist members to complete routine independent living tasks; to develop living skills for individual independence; and provide primary family members and/or caregivers a break from their daily responsibilities and document progress and results.

**Essential Functions:**

• Schedules service(s) in conjunction with the member & family, to meet their needs.
• Provides HCBS Program Manager with complete and accurate billing, timesheets and reporting documents within the required time lines.
• Ensures implementation of members’ service hours (Attendant Care, Respite, and Habilitation) according to individual’s support plan (ISP) and schedule shift calendar.
• Completes individual billing documents each day for each member.
• Measures and documents member progress daily for Habilitation and Attendant Care goals and objectives.
• Maintains & ensures the confidentiality of all member information in their possession, and informs member’s Coordinator of any changes.
• Fosters positive relationships with members, families, other providers, and external partners.
• Refers members and/or families in crisis to the HCBS Program Coordinator, or other services as appropriate.
• Submits complete and accurate incident reports to the HCBS Program Manager as required by policy.
• Encourages members to participate in community, household, and personal care tasks.
• Performs combinations of tasks as outlined and authorized in the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required by UCP.
• Maintains training certifications with renewals prior to expiration.
• Attends ISP meetings with member when requested.
• Performs/completes tasks as necessary or assigned to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the member.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrate UCP’s Values

## Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to work with a minimum amount of supervision; flexible, reliable, and able to work effectively with others.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in the following area: manual dexterity to keep documentation records; assess and provide behavior management in crisis situations and call for assistance if needed; and able to physically perform CPR/First Aid.

All direct staff must have at least three (3) months experience in providing assistance and personal care to individuals.

And/Or

• Perform three (3) months of habilitation services under the direct supervision of an individual who is qualified to provide habilitation as described below.
• **Minimum:**

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must meet agency licensure requirements for fingerprinting, CPS, CPR and First Aid and DCW when appropriate.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background and drug screening.
• Provide 3 verifiable reference letters.
• Must be able to lift and transfer members.
• Must have access to internet to communicate with UCP (email, timesheets etc.).
• Must possess general computer skills to input data into DDD software and other UCP programs.
• Must have phone access for urgent situations and to communicate with UCP.
• Must meet Agency Driving Record requirements as well as maintain current registration and auto insurance.
• Must have vehicle to transport member when approved by the family and recommended by the member’s ISP.

**Preferred:**

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience of working with individuals with disabilities in private or center based setting.