Residential Care Provider

Company: Aurora Community Services
Location: Marathon
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

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Call for details 715-835-9202! -
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If you are passionate and committed to helping individuals live fuller, happier, and more satisfying lives, then Aurora Community Services has a rewarding career opportunity for you!
For over 35 years, Aurora has been a leader in providing customized services that support individuals with disabilities, chronic mental illness, and traumatic brain injuries in residential settings. We value employees that are passionate about making people smile every day by empowering them to live as independently as possible.
The services we provide require a dedicated staff that is committed to utilizing behavioral support programs, aiding with self care, or performing essential duties, while maintaining the consumer's dignity.
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Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Assist/teach skills that create independence and involvement in all aspects of life
  
• Utilize consumer strengths to build new skills, achieve goals, and enhance quality of independent living
  
• Assist consumer in developing and applying coping skills
  
• Suggest changes to improve consumer lifestyle
  
• Assist with in home leisure activities.
  
• Medication Administration
  
• Meal Preparation/Planning
  
• Transportation of consumers
  
• Follow individual service plans
  
• Other duties as assigned
  
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  Leadership Responsibilities
  
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  • Conduct thorough onsite training with new team members that demonstrates accurate procedures
    
  • Guide staff to empower consumers and promote independence
    
  • Provide productive feedback that aids in staff education and strengthens morale
    
  • Professionally and effectively communicate through emails, documentation, reporting, and guardian/case management correspondence
    
  • Enforce safety procedures and adherence to individual service plans
    
  • Utilize problem resolution procedure to minimize conflict
    
  • Help staff access stress management resources
    
  • Perform other duties as assigned
    
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    Essential Functions/Requirements:
    
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    • 18 years of age
      
    • Acceptable Background Character Verification
      
    • Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record for consumer transport
      
    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to twist, turn, squat, bend, reach, pull, push from high/low position, raise arms above shoulder, walk, sit (chair and floor), climb stairs, and use hands and fingers
      
    • Communicate basic English
      
    • Basic reading, writing, and internet navigation skills
      
    • Experience supporting individuals with a variety of disabilities, including those with -mental health and challenging behavior
      
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      Benefits:
      
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      • Option to get paid before payday
        
      • Flexible scheduling around availability, and every other weekend off
        
      • Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
        
      • Shift differential on weekends
        
      • Employee discount - Verizon and Dell -
        
      • Health Insurance
        
      • Life Insurance
        
      • Dental Insurance
        
      • Vacation/Personal Hours
        
      • Employee Stock Ownership
        
      • 401-K
        
      • Employee Achievement Program
        
      • Referral Bonus
        
      • Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees -
        
      • Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
        
      • And more
        
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        If you are looking to make a difference, join the Aurora team! Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company! An EOE/AA Employer
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        • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
        • Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupMotivationsPreferred
          • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Keywords: Aurora Community Services, Green Bay , Residential Care Provider, Other , Marathon, Wisconsin