Adult Care Specialist (Temporary Part-Time)

WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: ADULT CARE WORKER (Temp Part-Time)
CLASSIFICATION CODE: NON-EXEMPT PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
REPORTS TO: CUSTODIAL CARE SITE SUPERVISOR
STATEMENT OF JOB: This position supervises and cares for adults children ages 18 years and older that are under the guardianship of White Mountain Apache Tribal Social Services. The Adult Care Worker shall ensure that resident’s basic needs such as shelter, safety, food, and clothing are met in compliance as outlined in ABHS policies & procedures and residential manuals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists residents with meals, bathing, hygiene and other daily routine tasks.
Prepares and serves meals during scheduled shifts.
Supervises and accounts for residents.
Develops, plans, supervises, and participates in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise.
Implements the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and other facility policies, procedures, and techniques to assess and instruct residents in positive behavior management, socialization, and living skills.
Observes and documents the behavior, development and needs of residents.
Prepares incident and other written reports in a timely fashion.
Consults and communicates with shift leaders, supervisors and professional staff concerning behavior issues and the needs of residents.
Performs housekeeping duties to ensure a neat, clean and orderly environment, such as bed making, laundry, and takes inventory of clothes, linens, food and supplies.
Gives verbal and physical reassurance and provides guidance to residents in distress.
Interviews involved parties and/or responds to critical incidents and emergency situations.
Notifies Pol