Avondale House is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides, educational services to individuals with autism, a day program for adults, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities and four group homes for adults unable to live in their own home. This position will provide direct support to the day program. Avondale House has been serving individuals with autism since 1976.
Avondale House offers a generous benefit program that includes medical and 401k with an employer contribution, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off and holiday leave.
Job Duties:
Trains participants in the day habilitation program on various life, social and vocational skills.Accompanies participants to volunteer assignments and supervises to ensure participants safety and to support participants with volunteer activity as needed.Drives participants to appointments, volunteer assignments, and other scheduled community activities.Shows compassion, builds rapport and encourages participants in order for them to develop into their full potential.Keeps participants on task and redirects focus.Works with staff throughout Avondale House to meet the needs of each participant in day habilitation.Requirements:High school diploma or GED.Experience working with autistic individuals preferred.Experience working with intellectually disabled individuals required.Patient, authoritative personality.Current CPR Certification.Valid Driver’s License.Physical Requirements:
Ability to implement CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs and lifting moving up to 100 plus lbs with assistance.Ability to stand on your feet for 2-3 hours at a time.Stooping, kneeling, pushing and pulling may be required in this position. Must be capable of physically restraining clients if necessary. Must be able to handle situations that may be stressful at times.Background Check Required
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by others assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. This job description may be amended at any time by management.
Avondale House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or sexual orientation and gender identity.
Avondale House is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides services to individuals with autism, a day program for adults, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities, and four residential homes for individuals unable to live in their own home. Avondale House has been serving individuals with autism since 1976.
Avondale House offers a generous benefit program that includes medical with an employer contribution, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and holiday leave.
Job Duties:
· Ensures effectiveness of individuals with intellectual development disabilities active treatment program.
· Develops, implements, and monitors each resident’s Individual Program Plan (IPP).
· Coordinates, monitors, documents, and follows up on all client programs, individualized plans, and services, correcting inconsistencies and reviewing for any adjustments that may be required.
· Conducts annual and quarterly client reviews.
· Completes ICAPS.
· Completes E-scores for new admissions and annually for all residents to successfully rate each client during fire drills.
· Maintains Emergency Preparedness Plan.
· Reviews monthly data sheets.
· Visits off-site day programs.
· Facilitates ongoing training for staff on state and federal regulations, behavior programs and data collection.
· Completes ID/RC and Living Option via SASS state website.
· Completes critical incident data for each residential home and inquiry forms monthly via Care website.
· Completes therapeutic passes via THMP state website.
· Completes required Medicaid recertification forms as needed.
· Ensures quality of program and protection of client’s rights, investigates incidents as needed.
· Ensures each home is in compliance with organization’s standard of cleanliness.
· Monitors for ongoing compliance with agency directives, licensing standards, and policies and procedures.
· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies and regulations.
· Conducts initial onboarding and ongoing training programs for staff members.
· Ensures the Implementation of IPP’s and BSP’s for individuals in residential facilities.
· Ensures the safety and security of residents and staff.
· Implements emergency procedures when necessary.
· Participates in team program planning by attending quarterly and annual IDT meetings.
· Ensures timely completion and entry of house documentation into TaskMaster Pro system as required.
· Collaborates with other departments and external agencies for comprehensive care.
· Conducts weekly supervisory monitoring visits in the homes during the hours that the clients are present.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to implement Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.· Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs. and lifting moving up to 100 plus lbs. with assistance.· Ability to stand on your feet for 2-3 hours at a time.· Stooping, kneeling, pushing and pulling may be required in this position. · Must be able to handle situations that may be stressful at times.Background Check Required
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by others assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. This job description may be amended at any time by management.
Avondale House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or sexual orientation and gender identity.
Read LessThe Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, participants, families, and staff. This role provides clerical support, manages front desk operations, and helps ensure a welcoming and professional environment for individuals receiving services and their families.
Greets visitors, clients, families, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner. Answers and directs incoming phone calls. Takes messages and respond to general inquiries. Schedules appointments and maintain calendars. Receives, sorts, and distributes mail and deliveries. Maintains visitor logs and reception records. Assists with filing, data entry, copying, scanning, and other clerical tasks. Maintaisn confidentiality of client and organizational information. Ensures the reception area remains organized and welcoming. Assists with preparing forms, documents, and reports as needed.Reports To: HR Director
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, 30 minute lunch
Avondale House is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides educational services to individuals with autism, including an adult day program, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities, employment services in order to assist individuals with learning job skills and residential homes for adults unable to live in their own home. This position will provide weekend direct support to our residential program. Avondale House has been serving individuals with autism since 1976.
Job Duties:
· Insures the smooth operation of the assigned residential home, through coordination of house duties and implementation of each individual's IEP/IPP.
· Implements target goals and objectives as written on the individual's IEP/IPP.
· Keeps daily data and records on each individual's performance.
· Provides/supervises daily nutritional, health and hygiene care for all individuals assigned.
· Daily correspondence to appropriate persons as needed.
· Supervises self-administration of medication program.
· Supervises recreational outings.
· Participates in monthly house meeting as part of staff development requirements.
· Attends all in-service training classes as scheduled.
· Insures completion and entry into Reboot system of daily house documentation, to include but not limited to fire drill reports, daily progress notes, cleaning checklists, incident reports, medication administration, attendance records and other documents as required.
· Maintains cleanliness of entire residence at all times.
· Maintains organization of bedrooms, including closets and drawers.
· Works with staff throughout Avondale House to meet the needs of each client.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to implement CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention required.Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs and lifting moving up to 100 plus lbs with assistance required.Ability to stand on your feet for 2-3 hours at a time required.Walking, running, stooping, kneeling, bending, standing for an extended period of time, pushing and pulling may be required in this position required. Must be able to handle situations that may be stressful at times required.Background Check RequiredThe above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by others assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. This job description may be amended at any time by management.
Avondale House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or sexual orientation and gender identity.
