<p>Class Definition</p> <p>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform a variety of routine duties in the care, treatment and custody of people with an intellectual and developmental disability in a community-based setting; and to do related work as required.</p> <p>SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior and of approved specialized professional staff; work is subject to review in process and upon completion for conformance to established policies and procedures.</p> <p>SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.</p> <p>Illustrative Examples of Work Performed</p> <ul> <li>To perform a variety of routine duties in the care, treatment and custody of people with an intellectual and developmental disability in a community-based environment. </li><li>To perform and document active treatment programs under plans of care prepared by specialized professional staff, including activities in physical, occupational and speech therapy, recreation, socialization, self-help skills, personal hygiene, and psychological assistance. </li><li>To perform routine housekeeping and cleaning tasks in a homelife situation, including vacuuming, dusting, bedmaking, and purchasing, care, and upkeep of clothing. </li><li>To purchase, store and maintain appropriate food stocks and supplies, and to prepare, cook and serve nutritious balanced meals; to clean cooking utensils, eating implements, and dining area in accordance with established sanitation guidelines. </li><li>To perform routine treatment and administer medications under the jurisdiction of a licensed professional. </li><li>To drive sedans and vans in order to transport clients into the community. </li><li>As required, to perform routine liaison functions in order to facilitate communication between clients, family, and members of the community. </li><li>To assist and participate with clients in utilizing appropriate recreational facilities and activities. </li><li>To instruct clients in everyday home living situations, including housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and utilization of facilities. </li><li>To promote the clients' successful assimilation into community living facilities, and to instruct clients in the optimum utilization of community-based resources. </li><li>To do related work as required. </li></ul> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Home and shift assignments will be temporary in nature and may change during the 6 month probation period and until a successful bid is achieved from an internal posting of CLA vacancies after successful completion of probationary period.</p> <p>Spanish speaking preferred;</p> <p>American Sign Language preferred;</p> <p>Behavior Management experience preferred;</p> <p>Southern RI residents encouraged to apply.</p> <p>For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.</p> <p>Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.</p> <p>01</p> <p>Are you a member of Council 94 ? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Are you a member of Council 94 Local 1293? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>At time of appointment, applicants must possess a valid Driver's License and must maintain such license as a condition of employment. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer State of Rhode Island</p> <p>Address One Capitol Hill</p> <p>Providence, Rhode Island, 02908</p> <p>Website http://www.apply.ri.gov</p>