Job Details

Description Essential Functions Compliance:

• Ensure that all client environments are in compliance with minimum standards
• Maintain client safety guidelines
• Ensure that clients are free from neglect and abuse
• Report allegations of neglect and abuse to TDFPS and/or Executive Director or his designee
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Ensure that all clients are properly supervised and cared for according to BAC Policy
• Adhere to the BAC Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics
• Adhere to employee rules and company policy
• Report concerns to a supervisor
• Relay information to supervisor and / or appropriate staff
• Follow through with supervisor requests / assignments
• Ensure that BAC is a harassment-free work place

Teaching Home:

• Ensure that the home is clean and free from unsanitary conditions at all times
• Assist in household chores as needed
• Take initiative to perform duties

Monitoring of Clients:

• Stay alert and awake throughout entire shift
• Make rounds to check on areas of the Teaching Home as outlined by supervisor
• Monitor clients closely at all times
• Ensure that clients do not engage in inappropriate or dangerous behavior
• Wake up the Teaching Parents in the event that the client demonstrates any inappropriate behavior, when there is a potentially dangerous situation, or in the event of an emergency
• Maintain an atmosphere in the home that respects the needs of all individuals
• Work quietly to ensure that there is minimal disruption to the clients sleeping environment
• Maintain documentation (i.e. sleep logs, data collection, etc.) as required

Treatment of Clients:

• Treat clients with kindness, dignity, and respect
• Advise management of any medical, behavioral, or academic needs of the client
• Verbally intervene with clients appropriately
• Implement the client's programs in proactive and consistent manner

Attitude:

• Work cooperatively as a team member
• Display positive work attitude
• Support all areas of the program (Educational Program, Recreation, Animal Care, etc.)
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Treat staff and coworkers with respect
• Promote positive image of BAC while in the community and dealing with community
• Refrain from allowing personal opinions or biases to interfere with client progress
• Model appropriate social behavior to clients

General:

• Comply with attendance requirements
• Perform job requirements without requiring excessive supervision
• Refrain from pursuing personal activities while on duty or allowing personal issues to interfere with work
• Take initiative/be a self starter in carrying out job duties
• Exhibit good time management skills

Personnel File:

• Maintain continuing education as appropriate including licenses, certification and training hours
• Keep personnel folder in compliance

Other:

• Any other assigned duties as outlined by Program Director, or Executive Director

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrate the ability to remain awake throughout the night
• Must be able to maintain line of sight supervision of multiple clients
• Demonstrate the ability to work quietly
• Demonstrate concern and care for children with special needs
• Demonstrate the ability to work in special education environment
• Demonstrate the ability to work well with others
• Possess the ability to be flexible in task assignment
• Recognize safe and unsafe conditions

Working Conditions:

• Working indoors
• Quiet work area that allows clients and staff to sleep
• Work in close proximity to clients
• Clients may exhibit aggressive behavior
• Entire shift is spent focused on needs of clients - personal errands or appointments must be done during off time
• Tobacco-free / smoke-free / drug-free environment
• No designated breaks

Risks:

• Exposure to body fluids
• Exposure to open wounds of others
• Risk of physical aggression, including human bites, by a student
• Use/Misuse of chemicals
• Injuries related to equipment use
• Contagious diseases

Protective Equipment: Access to:

• Gloves
• Spill Kit (apron, goggles)
• Mouth Barrier
• Back Support for lifting

Must Adhere to Dress Code for Safety(see policies for further details) :

• Closed shoes (toe and heel)
• No excessive jewelry
• (See policies for further details)

Job Skills/Requirements: A. Education: MinimumHigh School Diploma / GED B. Certification: Required - CPR Required - First Aid C. Training: As scheduled following the Training Calendar D. License: None E. Other Requirements: 1. Must pass Criminal History Check 2. Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (initial and on-going) Physical Demand: Standing M Pushing/Pulling L Crouching S Balancing L Jumping S Sitting VH Reaching L Crawling S Vision VH Holding S Walking M Handling L Bending L Hearing VH Laying/Rolling S Lifting L Fine Dexterity L Twisting L Talking L Carrying L Kneeling S Climbing S Foot Controls S Strength Code S-Sedentary L-Light M-Medium H-Heavy VH-Very Heavy Signatures My signature indicates that I have read and understand my job description. I further am aware that my evaluation is based on these criteria, and that my employment is "at will" and this does not constitute a contract (see policies for further details). Employee Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _____________ Supervisor Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _____________ Revised 04/30/2014 Requirements A. Education: MinimumHigh School Diploma / GED B. Certification: Required - CPR Required - First Aid C. Training: As scheduled following the Training Calendar D. License: None E. Other Requirements: 1. Must pass Criminal History Check 2. Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (initial and on-going) Physical Demand: Standing M Pushing/Pulling L Crouching S Balancing L Jumping S Sitting VH Reaching L Crawling S Vision VH Holding S Walking M Handling L Bending L Hearing VH Laying/Rolling S Lifting L Fine Dexterity L Twisting L Talking L Carrying L Kneeling S Climbing S Foot Controls S Strength Code S-Sedentary L-Light M-Medium H-Heavy VH-Very Heavy