Careers
DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL/CAREGIVER
Job Summary
LOCATION: Harvest, Alabama
The Direct Care Professional provides services for residents by following a specific plan of care identifying assigned goals and tasks. A DCP participates in activities to safeguard the health and wellness of the residents. Direct Care Staff provides personal care to persons with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Duties include but not limited to daily living activities, personal care/hygiene. This position is responsible for the care, training, activities and supervision as needed of persons with intellectual disabilities. Must have the ability to understand instructions, maintain records and write reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (not limited to)
Prepare and serve meals and snacks; include residents in community outings; accompany residents on shopping trips; observe and document behavior; may give medications as prescribed and trained.
*Please Note: All individuals are different and their skills set vary in terms of what each person needs assistance with.
Minimum High School Diploma
Current Driver's License
Clear Background Check
Negative Drug Screen
Current CPR Training
ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE INCLUDING WEEKENDS
REGISTERED NURSE
Job Summary
LOCATION: Harvest, Alabama
The Nurse provides medical services for residents that will increase the quality of life for persons served. The Nurse will lead and train our staff in providing quality care as it relates to the medical needs of residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (not limited to)
Obtain and maintain MAS certification as delegating nurse from the Alabama Department of Mental Health’s Nurse Delegation Program (NDP).
Available for ON-CALL assignments.
Provides skilled nursing care.
Provides training and supervision to MAC workers providing direct medical care to residents.
Administers prescribed medications.
Completes medical treatment as ordered.
Oversees and complete accurate and detailed documentation of resident records.
Facilitates and monitors staff performance and competency and recertification skills.
Supervises and evaluates ongoing performance of Direct Care Professionals (DCP).
Current Driver's License
Clear Background Check
Current CPR Training
TB Test Screening
QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROFESSIONAL (QIDP)
Job Summary
LOCATION: Harvest, Alabama
The QIDP position serves as the liaison among all disciplines. The QIDP is the center of all discussions with family, individuals, staff, guardians, administration, and case managers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (not limited to)
Ensures Direct Care Professionals (DCP) are completing proper documentation and activities of individuals served.
Lead in developing and writing behavior plans and a variety of reports for individuals to meet state requirements.
Develop plan for individual goals.
Ensure all plans are being carried out.
Report all suspected and observed incidents of abuse or neglect of any individual served.
Schedule, lead, and write agenda for DCP trainings.
Maintain communication between individuals, families, guardians, doctors, therapists, residential supervisor, direct care, executive director and all other parties.
Attend trainings necessary to support individuals and staff.
Adhere to all other policies and procedures set forth by 1st Lady Empowerment Foundation, Inc. and WeCare.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Services
Experience working with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities a plus!
Current Driver's License
Clear Background Check
Current CPR Training
TB Test Screening
Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy
At 1st Lady Empowerment Foundation, Inc., employment is based upon one’s capabilities and qualifications. It is the policy of First Lady Empowerment Foundation, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status and political belief or any other protected characteristic as protected by law. First Lady Empowerment Foundation, Inc. prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment by supervisors or employees. First Lady Empowerment Foundation, Inc. will not tolerate harassment of our employees by anyone, including vendors. The policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and non-discrimination applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other privileges and conditions of employment.
Employees’ questions or concerns relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, discrimination and harassment, should be referred to the Human Resources Department. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any employee violating this policy. As a measure of creating awareness, First Lady Empowerment Foundation, Inc. will include the statement, ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’ in all advertisements and job postings.