COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORTS AND SERVICES DIVISION
POSITION TITLE: Facilitator
PREREQUISITES:
- Two years experience working with persons with disabilities.
- Own or have access to a vehicle that is properly inspected and insured.
- Must be 25 years or older.
- Valid Louisiana drivers license.
- Acceptable motor vehicle report.
- Certified in CPR/First Aid. (must be obtained prior to employment)
FUNCTION: The Facilitator will assist in the effective and appropriate delivery of all services to eligible individuals and/or their families served by The Arc of Caddo-Bossier Community Living Supports and Services Division.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Participates in the formulation of plan of cares necessary to determine the needs of the individuals we serve.
- Coordinate and work closely with the family, client, case manager and care giver to ensure the appropriate and effective service provision.
- Make regular contact and visits with the appropriate people to ensure continuous successful service delivery.
- Coordinate and assist the Program Supervisor in overseeing all licensing compliance.
- Assist in recruiting, training and in-servicing new staff.
- Serves on the on-call personnel roster for the division if necessary.
- Be able to work flexible and changing hours.
- Keep notes on all contacts with family, client, case managers or other professionals involved in the clients care.
- Maintain accurate and current confidential records on each case.
- Coordinates client services with all outside agencies as necessary.
- Develop and monitor Individual Program Plans (our agency) based on the needs determined in the Comprehensive Plan of Care.
- Maintain a good knowledge of social service providers, government agencies and entitlement programs.
- Maintain positive relationships with families.
- Be able to lift 35-40 pounds without problems.
REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Direct Care Specialists working on your caseload
*PERSONALLY-OWNED VEHICLE USE IS AUTHORIZED FOR THIS POSITION WHEN APPROVED BY SUPERVISOR