Therapeutic Recreation-Adult Day Services & Community Support Float

Job Summary:  This position supports clients involved in MORA Adult Day Services as well as those receiving services through the Community Supports Department.

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres – MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro.

An array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a unique therapeutic Summer Camp for Youth with Autism. Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 hour Flexible hours

$1500 Retention bonus for full time or $750 for part time paid out over 1st year of employment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities of the Adult Day Services & Community Support Float:

  • Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language.
  • Treat individuals supported with dignity and respect in the performance of duties outlined in this job description and uphold the rights of those individuals.
  • Ensure individuals are advised of, understand, and are empowered to exercise their rights with privacy practices/HIPAA, agency policy and procedures for maltreatment reporting, and agency policies and procedures for reporting a grievance.
  • Ensures adequate supervision of clients.
  • Assist individuals to practice and develop skills that increase independence and community participation.
  • Assist individuals needing personal care, behavior support, and assistance with medication when needed.
  • Facilitate independent, group, and community-based activities with clients. This may include transporting clients to and from activities, appointments, and errands.
  • Be an advocate and empower individuals in settings where this is needed – with guardians, medical professionals, community, etc. Problem-solving with Program Coordinators and Program Supervisor about strategies to help individuals with assertiveness and exercising rights.
  • Work in tandem with individual, guardian where applicable, Program Coordinators, and Program Supervisor to develop programs/outcomes that are person-centered for individuals receiving 1:1 skills training.
  • Communicate with leadership staff regularly regarding client progress, needs, and concerns.
  • Complete all mandatory training determined by MORA, 245A, and 245D regulations.
  • Completes electronic and handwritten documentation of client involvement, progress toward goals and healthcare concerns, in an accurate and timely information.
  • Adhere to processes and procedures related to Electronic Visit Verification.
  • Assists with daily facility maintenance and housekeeping.
  • ADS: Transports clients by minibus or minivan to and from the program location
  • ADS: Aids clients while they are entering and exiting the vehicle. This may include securing wheelchairs.
  • ADS: Operates program vehicles safely and efficiently and complies with all traffic and safety regulations.
  • ADS: Conducts pre/post trip inspections of the vehicles at the beginning and end of shift to ensure sound operating conditions (ex. Checking lights, tires, mirrors, fuel, and oil levels, body damage, etc.)
  • ADS: Immediately report any delays, accidents, hazards, maintenance requirements, vehicle deficiencies, or any other unusual occurrences to the supervisor.
  • Works harmoniously with and shows respect for employees, supervisors, vendors and clients
  • Follows company policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisors and/or Program Director.

Qualifications:

  • Three years or more of experience working with people with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities.
  • Completion of a post-secondary education program in a human services field is helpful but not required.
  • Must be able to successfully complete company’s basic job skills assessments.
  • Must have a current, valid Minnesota driver’s license.
  • Must be willing to submit to an annual check of driving record.
  • Must have an acceptable driving record per company policy.
  • Must pass a Department of Human Services background check and maintain “qualified” status.
  • Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector 
  • Must hold or be able to obtain CPR certification upon employment.
  • Must pass Medication Administration Certification

Benefits: Full time employees receive a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including:

  • Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance; employee, spouse and children’s coverage options
  • Long-term disability and short-term disability
  • Flexible spending; medical and dependent care
  • 403b retirement plans that match after 1 years of employment
  • Paid time off up to three weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment
  • Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)
  • Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities
  • Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
  • Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within

Cherishing the big-hearted heritage of our beginnings, we actively advocate for equity and inclusion for the individuals we serve and for our employees. Healthy. Happy. Human. Join us. MORAcares.org/careers/

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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