PALADIN INC

Position Title: Direct Support Professional- Residential Services Lake County Location: Michigan City, IN 46360 Description POSITION PURPOSE: Resp onsible to attend to personal health care needs and perform person-centered activities designed to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, maintain, or increase their independent functioning skills. May also include areas of entertainment, relaxation, and education. Activities may occur in individual's home or group settings within the agency or in the community. May also provide support to the industrial operation through completion of assigned tasks which is essential to revenue producing production. May be asked to provide supervision in various programs per the individual program plan(s). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude to promote learning. Plans and implements daily schedule for community-based programming and classroom activities that support community involvement. Maintains records, reports, and data, as required, to maintain compliance with funding sources, CARF, agency requirements and National Council on Aging (NCOA) (depending on program assignment). May transport individuals or groups to and from the agency or to various activities. May be required to assist with wheelchairs and walking devices. May be required to keep license, insurance and registration for vehicle driven, up-to-date. Will be required to submit to a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver's check; may be done annually by Paladin or Paladin's insurance company. Or, may be required to obtain a PPC license. May be required to work at multiple locations. Provides 1:1 or small group training to address individual clients (participants) needs such as those indicated on the individual program plan. Implements behavior plans as designed to maximize behavior management concerns of clients (participants) served. Distributes medications to clients (participants) assigned; responsibility is shared with co- workers. Requires lifting of individuals to assist with personal care needs and provides feeding assistance to clients (participants) needing such help. Provides client supervision to insure compliance with health and safety standards and to provide a safe, secure environment in which basic human needs are met. May include hours other than agency stated hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. including holidays & weekends based on program. Will follow all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential PHI (protected health information). Will adhere to all agency policies and procedures regarding ethics, client rights and dignity of persons served. Adheres to Universal Precautions for all functions, uses protective equipment as necessary. Shall perform any other job related function as assigned. Habilitation Services additional essential functions: May be required to complete training curricula for Program Assistants in Adult Day Services developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) if assigned primarily to the Adult Day Program. May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. Coordinates food service curriculum and food service training to clients at Paladin or required sites. May be required to obtain Serve Safe certification. Required to complete training curriculum and implement activity calendars for classroom use. Pre-Vocational Services additional essential functions: May be required to set up and tear down daily production jobs as required. Provide structured activities when paid work is not available. Maintain a clean and neat work area and performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to the safe environment. Provide instruction and training to clients (participants) on work tasks and implement work adjustment techniques from individual program plans. May provides complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding. Creative Concepts additional essential functions Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan. Prepare and communicates short directions on each craft or art work to use. Have a variety of completed samples of craft or art work to use as display items. Responsible for keeping inventories of all crafts & art supplies and equipment. Maintain arts & craft area and supplies/tools in clean and orderly working condition. Computer Lab additional essential functions: Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan Serves as the focal point for incoming requests for computer training; participates in meetings with staff assigned to persons with varying disabilities with lab goals and/or other individuals assigned to the technology lab. Designs, develops, administers and analyzes the results of training needs assessments. Residential additional essential functions: May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, cooking, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. Provide routine housekeeping and yard work to ensure participant health & safety. Assist participant(s) with shopping and budgeting money. Assist participant(s) with Individual Habilitation goals. Follow high risk plans to ensure the health and safety for participants. Assist participants with medical appointments. Assist participant(s) with medication administration as needed. Complete required documentation for the participants served. Turn in required documentation according to the specified deadline or per direction of the supervisor. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Attends meetings, in-services, and professional development activities, as necessary. Assists to maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment to conduct classroom and community-based activities. May require driving to participants' residences and/or transporting to and from community sites for programming. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Good public relations and communication skills. Ability to recognize and respond to medical and emergency needs. Basic knowledge of various disability types and the impact of functional limitations in developmental learning. Basic knowledge of curriculum planning and instruction of classroom activities. Valid driver's license or PPC license (if required). Good driving record. Must provide Paladin, Inc. with on-going, up-to-date "proof of vehicle insurance" in employee's name for vehicle driven while working for Paladin. Basic knowledge of local community organizations' activities and events. Ability to independently organize time and duties to meet work floor and consumer demands. Basic math skills. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Consumers (participants): Daily personal contact to implement behavior plans, provide positive reinforcement, teach activities, and provide conflict resolutions. Staff: Frequent daily personal contact to coordinate program information, consistency, and coordination of services. Caregivers: Daily written and/or verbal communication to share requested information. Supervisor: Periodic personal contact, as needed, to communicate program needs, needs for assistance, scheduling, and input into client (participant) program plan development. Community: Ability to investigate and facilitate community opportunities for clients (participants) while favorably representing the agency and enhancing the public's disabilities awareness. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent lifting; may require team lifting up to 150 lbs. Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel. Ability to twist, push, or pull. Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. Ability to project voice, listen, and to observe classroom areas. Frequent lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. Sitting to write records and in meetings. Speaking, hearing, visual ability to communicate. Ability to project voice, listen and observe program areas. Subject to frequent interruptions Frequent hand washing Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. Capacity to handle extremes in environmental conditions (i.e. heat, cold). May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset individuals throughout the day. May be subject to infectious diseases. Must be able to pass physical components of required trainings (i.e. CPR, BIP) MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Patience and diplomacy in dealing with difficult clients (participants), staff, family members and agency staff. Ability to observe significant changes in conditions or actions of clients (participants). Ability to work with minimal supervision. Initiative and flexibility to handle changes in routine. . click apply for full job details

Position Title: Direct Support Professional- Day Service LaPorte County Location: Michigan City, IN 46360 Description POSITION PURPOSE: Resp onsible to attend to personal health care needs and perform person-centered activities designed to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, maintain, or increase their independent functioning skills. May also include areas of entertainment, relaxation, and education. Activities may occur in individual's home or group settings within the agency or in the community. May also provide support to the industrial operation through completion of assigned tasks which is essential to revenue producing production. May be asked to provide supervision in various programs per the individual program plan(s). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude to promote learning. Plans and implements daily schedule for community-based programming and classroom activities that support community involvement. Maintains records, reports, and data, as required, to maintain compliance with funding sources, CARF, agency requirements and National Council on Aging (NCOA) (depending on program assignment). May transport individuals or groups to and from the agency or to various activities. May be required to assist with wheelchairs and walking devices. May be required to keep license, insurance and registration for vehicle driven, up-to-date. Will be required to submit to a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver's check; may be done annually by Paladin or Paladin's insurance company. Or, may be required to obtain a PPC license. May be required to work at multiple locations. Provides 1:1 or small group training to address individual clients (participants) needs such as those indicated on the individual program plan. Implements behavior plans as designed to maximize behavior management concerns of clients (participants) served. Distributes medications to clients (participants) assigned; responsibility is shared with co- workers. Requires lifting of individuals to assist with personal care needs and provides feeding assistance to clients (participants) needing such help. Provides client supervision to insure compliance with health and safety standards and to provide a safe, secure environment in which basic human needs are met. May include hours other than agency stated hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. including holidays & weekends based on program. Will follow all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential PHI (protected health information). Will adhere to all agency policies and procedures regarding ethics, client rights and dignity of persons served. Adheres to Universal Precautions for all functions, uses protective equipment as necessary. Shall perform any other job related function as assigned. Habilitation Services additional essential functions: May be required to complete training curricula for Program Assistants in Adult Day Services developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) if assigned primarily to the Adult Day Program. May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. Coordinates food service curriculum and food service training to clients at Paladin or required sites. May be required to obtain Serve Safe certification. Required to complete training curriculum and implement activity calendars for classroom use. Pre-Vocational Services additional essential functions: May be required to set up and tear down daily production jobs as required. Provide structured activities when paid work is not available. Maintain a clean and neat work area and performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to the safe environment. Provide instruction and training to clients (participants) on work tasks and implement work adjustment techniques from individual program plans. May provides complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding. Creative Concepts additional essential functions Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan. Prepare and communicates short directions on each craft or art work to use. Have a variety of completed samples of craft or art work to use as display items. Responsible for keeping inventories of all crafts & art supplies and equipment. Maintain arts & craft area and supplies/tools in clean and orderly working condition. Computer Lab additional essential functions: Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan Serves as the focal point for incoming requests for computer training; participates in meetings with staff assigned to persons with varying disabilities with lab goals and/or other individuals assigned to the technology lab. Designs, develops, administers and analyzes the results of training needs assessments. Residential additional essential functions: May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, cooking, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. Provide routine housekeeping and yard work to ensure participant health & safety. Assist participant(s) with shopping and budgeting money. Assist participant(s) with Individual Habilitation goals. Follow high risk plans to ensure the health and safety for participants. Assist participants with medical appointments. Assist participant(s) with medication administration as needed. Complete required documentation for the participants served. Turn in required documentation according to the specified deadline or per direction of the supervisor. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Attends meetings, in-services, and professional development activities, as necessary. Assists to maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment to conduct classroom and community-based activities. May require driving to participants' residences and/or transporting to and from community sites for programming. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Good public relations and communication skills. Ability to recognize and respond to medical and emergency needs. Basic knowledge of various disability types and the impact of functional limitations in developmental learning. Basic knowledge of curriculum planning and instruction of classroom activities. Valid driver's license or PPC license (if required). Good driving record. Must provide Paladin, Inc. with on-going, up-to-date "proof of vehicle insurance" in employee's name for vehicle driven while working for Paladin. Basic knowledge of local community organizations' activities and events. Ability to independently organize time and duties to meet work floor and consumer demands. Basic math skills. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Consumers (participants): Daily personal contact to implement behavior plans, provide positive reinforcement, teach activities, and provide conflict resolutions. Staff: Frequent daily personal contact to coordinate program information, consistency, and coordination of services. Caregivers: Daily written and/or verbal communication to share requested information. Supervisor: Periodic personal contact, as needed, to communicate program needs, needs for assistance, scheduling, and input into client (participant) program plan development. Community: Ability to investigate and facilitate community opportunities for clients (participants) while favorably representing the agency and enhancing the public's disabilities awareness. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent lifting; may require team lifting up to 150 lbs. Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel. Ability to twist, push, or pull. Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. Ability to project voice, listen, and to observe classroom areas. Frequent lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. Sitting to write records and in meetings. Speaking, hearing, visual ability to communicate. Ability to project voice, listen and observe program areas. Subject to frequent interruptions Frequent hand washing Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. Capacity to handle extremes in environmental conditions (i.e. heat, cold). May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset individuals throughout the day. May be subject to infectious diseases. Must be able to pass physical components of required trainings (i.e. CPR, BIP) MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Patience and diplomacy in dealing with difficult clients (participants), staff, family members and agency staff. Ability to observe significant changes in conditions or actions of clients (participants). Ability to work with minimal supervision. Initiative and flexibility to handle changes in routine. . click apply for full job details

Position Title: Teacher Assistant- Imagination Station Location: Michigan City, IN 46360 Description POSITION SUMMARY: Nurture curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. Help to meet the diverse needs of our families in our program. Inspire children to be lifelong learners, implementing curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Committed to making their school successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, parents, and families play a crucial role in that success. Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Complete duties with a positive attitude and with the intention of Paladin's success. Teach and actively monitor children in the classroom. Become familiar with and implement positive discipline strategies, and curriculum when planning and setting up the classroom environment. Perform screenings and assessments on all children according to a particular time frame. Meaningfully interact daily with parents. Solicit volunteers for participation in the program. Conduct home visits (Head Start) and parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year. Integrate and analyze child assessment data for planning. Includes any other duties to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, or support our organizational values. Qualifications EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONAL UPON RESULTS OF THE FOLLOWING: Successful Drug Screening. Successful Physical Capacities Examination and TB screen results. Criminal History Background Clearance. PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESSES: Ability to create a positive working environment for both children and colleagues. Physical capability, strength, and coordination adequate to work with preschool children including kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor. Word processing, database, Internet, spreadsheets, and email. Ability to assist in maintaining computerized records for child/family tracking system. Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children. Assist with frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children. Demonstrated ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe learning environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events always going on in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the ability to move quickly to respond to very active children and to redirect or physically remove a child to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. Ability to utilize teacher preparation time effectively. Ability to exercise professional conduct in the workplace. Conduct oneself with decorum while representing Paladin. Ability to respond appropriately (mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis. Uphold mandated reporting responsibilities as legally required by the State of Indiana. Assure that a positive image of Paladin is always portrayed. Occasional driving for training and job responsibility requirements. Occasional lifting of more than 50 lbs., occasionally placing children into seats and ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency to a safe area. Occasional climbing steps to enter and exit bus. QUALIFICATIONS: At minimum, Teacher assistants are to have a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential or are enrolled in a program that will lead to a CDA within one year of the time of hire. Valid Driver's License and access to a privately-owned vehicle with liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities as required. Good verbal and written communications skills. Must have Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from date of hire. RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom Management, Intentional Planning, and Meaningful Assessment Support the lead teacher in organizing and preparing opportunities for children and families to create meaningful connections with community. Always provides a safe environment with supervision of children, consistently applying active supervision and emergency procedures. Assist with planning intentional on-going experiences that enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, and physical development of young children in cooperation with the Lead teacher. Assist with submitting weekly lessons and unit plans that support each child's identified goals, in cooperation with the Lead Teacher, which reflects an integrated approach across all content areas. Assist with endorsing and implementing curriculum in alignment with Indiana Early Learning, and Head Start standards. Support the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques, including Conscious Discipline in alignment with Paladin's image of the child. Keep necessary reports and documentation, including but not limited to, assessment data, developmental screening, behavior intervention plans, and conference notes. Appropriately implements CACFP procedures and complies with all USDA laws. Family Engagement and Partnerships Assist the lead teacher with planning for, utilizing and training volunteers for the classroom, playground, gross motor area and field trips. Assist lead teacher with providing parents opportunities to give input into the daily curriculum and document input on lesson plans. Assist the lead teacher with planning and implementing meaningful parent engagement opportunities. Attend Parent Meetings. Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. Professionalism Engage in effective collegial relationships. Interact with other staff using the highest standards of professionalism. Supports team by providing coverage for breaks, lunches, and illnesses as needed. Follow all agency policies and procedures. Organize time to allow for planning, preparation, and parent/teacher conferences. Responsive to mentor/coaching/management feedback. Demonstrate a willingness to assist lead teacher with implementing new strategies. Provide customer service in reception, greet, and direct visitors at the site. Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program or assigned by supervisor. Assist teacher in maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming classroom. Model the respectful workplace policy when interacting with Paladin clients, community members, and colleagues. Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively and able to work independently. Assure that a positive image of the Paladin is always portrayed. Training responsibilities Maintain current, valid driver's license and liability insurance always on any personal vehicle used to conduct Paladin business. Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications. Complete 15 credit hours in ECE and a minimum of 20 hours continuing education, based on individualized professional development plan. I hereby certify that I have received, read, and understand the essential duties and responsibilities expected of me from Paladin this day of , 20 . PI57b48d74d5-