Respite Home Staff
21 days ago
Albuquerque
Job DescriptionSalary: $16.00 Alta Mira is a non-profit organization that has been supporting individuals with developmental or intellectual delays or disabilities, and their families, since 1985. We provide services to all age groups. We support over 800 children annually in our Early Intervention Program and 1500 adults in our Family Support Services. We operate with over 60 employees and 250 independent contractors. We are an excellent employer with high level of schedule flexibility and very rich benefits. We are one of New Mexicos Top Workplaces in the category of work/life balance. Some of our benefits include: Paid Time Off from 150 to 304 hours a year Paid Holidays 5 holidays per year Paid Sick Leave - 1 hour for every 30 hours worked Paid Jury Duty Leave - up to 2 weeks Winter Break agency is closed from December 24th through New Years Day (paid) Educational Leave 40 hours after 6 months of employment Bereavement Leave up to 24 hours Medical 3 plans to choose from through BCBS, ranging in premium from $0 to $114.30. Dental - dental through Delta Dental at $3.04 per paycheck Vision vision through VSP at $2.05 SIMPLE IRA Matched $1 for $1 by the agency for the first 3% of the employee's annual pay Group life and Long-Term Disability agency pays for 25K Individual life and Short-Term Disability available, paid by the employee Mileage reimbursement - $0.70 per mile, if required to drive during work hours for work purposes Discount Program We are a 501c3 program that allows employees to enroll their student loans into the Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government. Available shifts: 1 full-time employee 1pm-9pm 2 part-time overnights Friday/Saturday 8p-8a (potential for more hours) 1 part-time Friday 12p-8p, Saturday 8a-8p (potential for more hours) Attendance and Punctuality: • Notification of absences 24 hours prior to shift, • Arrive at work within 5 minutes of the scheduled shift, • Attendance at staff meetings/trainings (2x monthly), • Inform the supervisor of any changes in the schedule prior to the change, • Always ensure participant safety, • Assist participants with personal hygiene needs, • Encourage participants to engage in social activities and community outings, • Teach Independent Living Skills (cooking, cleaning, hygiene, money management) Transport participants to outings * Supervise participants Trainings: • Attendance to Individual Specific Trainings for Respite Home participants, • Completion of all DDSD trainings by the given deadlines, • Completion of the agency's annual training by the given deadline, • Review of new participant files prior to working with the participant Documentation: Completion of the following: • Monthly paperwork (Attendance Sheets, Petty Cash, fire drills) to be submitted to the supervisor by the first day of the following month., • Accurate records of attendance sheets as participants arrive and depart., • Petty Cash Receipt form and receipts collected for activities- only during the supervisors absence., • Petty Cash Verification form only during the supervisors absence., • Medication documentation, • Incident Reports submitted within the given timeframe, • Monthly Activity Calendar, weekly menu, and grocery list, • Progress Notes for each participant at each visit, • Assist the supervisor with the weekly menu for each participant, • Mileage record if needed, • Crossover discussion with co-worker from previous shift, • Communicates respectfully and professionally., • Consult with the supervisor regarding any concerns regarding participants/families, • Voice messages checked prior to participants arrival and upon return from activities, • Communication Log read prior to participants arrival, • Supervisor notification of any urgent/emergency situations, • Supervisor notification of any changes in the staff schedule prior to the change Ensure space is available by utilizing the Weekly Schedule Book * Assess the appropriate staff-to-participant ratio based on the needs of participants * Consult with the supervisor regarding any special circumstances, including emergencies Household Duties: • Bathrooms cleaned, • Floors swept/vacuumed/mopped, • Trash emptied, • Laundry completed, • Kitchen table cleared, • Dishes, countertops, stovetop, and microwave cleaned, • Dusting, • Basic maintenance of grounds, • Van cleaning and gas tank filled PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Position requires walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time., • May occasionally lift over 50 pounds., • Must be able to type., • Ability to get along with others, • Ability to distinguish telephone rings and to hear and speak clearly over the telephone., • Regularly needs to bend, stoop, and reach., • Must be able to speak, read, and write English., • Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. SKILLS Must be able to relate to individuals from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Service-oriented and computer-literate. Familiarity with developmental disabilities. Collaborative working style. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. At Alta Mira Specialized Family Services, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our agency. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and providers. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the agency's purpose. Alta Mira Specialized Family Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply.