Direct Care Provider - Respite Home

Alta Mira is a non-profit organization that has supported individuals with developmental or intellectual delays or disabilities, and their families, since 1985.  We provide services for all age groups.  We support over 800 children annually through our Early Intervention Program and 1500 adults through our Family Support Services.  We employ over 60 employees and 250 independent contractors.  We are an excellent employer with a high level of schedule flexibility and very rich benefits.  We are one of New Mexico’s Top Workplaces in the category of work/life balance.

This is a part-time 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  Occasional overnight shifts may be required.

Benefits (minimum 20 hours per week required):

Rates are higher for medical, dental and vision.

Paid Time Off 

Paid Sick Leave 

Paid Holidays 

Winter Break 

Educational Leave 

Bereavement Leave 

Medical 

Dental

Vision 

SIMPLE IRA 

Group Life and Long-Term Disability

Individual life and Short-Term Disability – available, paid by employee

We are a 501(c)(3) program that allows employees to enroll their student loans in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May occasionally lift over 50 pounds and carry small objects from waist to chest.
• Must be able to type.
• Ability to get along with others
• Ability to distinguish telephone rings and to hear and speak clearly over the telephone.
• Regularly needs to bend, stoop, and reach.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

SKILLS

Must be able to relate to individuals from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Service-oriented and computer-literate.  Familiarity with developmental disabilities.  Collaborative working style. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Two or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families preferred. High School required.  Associate's degree or higher preferred.

Attendance and Punctuality:

• Notification of absences 24 hours prior to shift
• Arrival at work within 5 minutes of the scheduled shift
• Attendance at staff meetings/trainings (2x monthly)
• Inform supervisor of any changes in schedule prior to the change
• Submission of timesheets and Leave Requests according to agency policies and procedures

Participant Interactions:

• Always ensure participant safety
• Assist participants with personal hygiene needs
• Encourage participants to engage in social activities and community outings
• Teach Independent Living Skills (cooking, cleaning, hygiene, money management)

• Transport participants to outings
• Supervise participants

Training:

• Attendance at Individual Specific Trainings for Respite Home participants
• Completion of all DDSD training by the given deadlines
• Completion of agency annual training by the given deadline
• Review of new participant files prior to working with the participant

Documentation:

Completion of the following:

• Monthly paperwork (Attendance Sheets, Petty Cash, fire drills) to be submitted to the supervisor by the first day of the following month.
• Accurate records of attendance sheets as participants arrive and depart.
• Petty Cash Receipt form and receipts collected for activities- only during the supervisor’s absence.
• Petty Cash Verification form – only during the supervisor’s absence.
• Medication documentation
• Incident Reports submitted within the given timeframe
• Monthly Activity Calendar, weekly menu, and grocery list
• Progress Notes for each participant at each visit
• Assist the supervisor with the weekly menu for each participant
• Mileage record – if needed
• Collection and accuracy of participant Physician’s Standing Order and Prescriptive Medication forms

Communication:

• “Crossover” discussion with co-worker from previous shift
• Communicates respectfully and professionally.
• Consult with supervisor regarding any concerns regarding participants/families
• Voice messages checked prior to participant’s arrival and upon return from activities
• Communication Log read prior to participants’ arrival
• Supervisor notification of any urgent/emergency situations
• Supervisor notification of any changes in the staff schedule prior to the change
• Supervisor notification of any house or van maintenance needs

Scheduling

• Ensure space is available utilizing the Weekly Schedule Book
• Assess the appropriate staff-to-participant ratio based on the needs of participants
• Consult with supervisor regarding any special circumstances, including emergencies

Household Duties:

• Bathrooms cleaned
• Floors swept/vacuumed/mopped
• Trash emptied
• Laundry completed
• Kitchen table cleared
• Dishes, countertops, stovetop, and microwave cleaned
• Dusting
• Basic maintenance of grounds
• Van cleaning and gas tank filled

At Alta Mira Specialized Family Services, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our agency.  We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and providers.  We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the agency's purpose.

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply.