Developmental Disabilities Professional Jobs in Texas

Avondale House is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides services to individuals with autism, a day program for adults, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities, and four residential homes for individuals unable to live in their own home. Avondale House has been serving individuals with autism since 1976.

Avondale House offers a generous benefit program that includes medical with an employer contribution, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and holiday leave.

Job Duties:

· Ensures effectiveness of individuals with intellectual development disabilities active treatment program.

· Develops, implements, and monitors each resident’s Individual Program Plan (IPP).

· Coordinates, monitors, documents, and follows up on all client programs, individualized plans, and services, correcting inconsistencies and reviewing for any adjustments that may be required.

· Conducts annual and quarterly client reviews.

· Completes ICAPS.

· Completes E-scores for new admissions and annually for all residents to successfully rate each client during fire drills.

· Maintains Emergency Preparedness Plan.

· Reviews monthly data sheets.

· Visits off-site day programs.

· Facilitates ongoing training for staff on state and federal regulations, behavior programs and data collection.

· Completes ID/RC and Living Option via SASS state website.

· Completes critical incident data for each residential home and inquiry forms monthly via Care website.

· Completes therapeutic passes via THMP state website.

· Completes required Medicaid recertification forms as needed.

· Ensures quality of program and protection of client’s rights, investigates incidents as needed.

· Ensures each home is in compliance with organization’s standard of cleanliness.

· Monitors for ongoing compliance with agency directives, licensing standards, and policies and procedures.

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies and regulations.

· Conducts initial onboarding and ongoing training programs for staff members.

· Ensures the Implementation of IPP’s and BSP’s for individuals in residential facilities.

· Ensures the safety and security of residents and staff.

· Implements emergency procedures when necessary.

· Participates in team program planning by attending quarterly and annual IDT meetings.

· Ensures timely completion and entry of house documentation into TaskMaster Pro system as required.

· Collaborates with other departments and external agencies for comprehensive care.

· Conducts weekly supervisory monitoring visits in the homes during the hours that the clients are present.

• Ability to demonstrate Avondale House Core Values: Commitment, Achievement, Respect, integrity, Nurturing, Growth.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Human Services, Psychology or other related field required.
• Minimum two years of direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Expert knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding ICF and ALF regulations.
• Experience working with individuals with autism. · Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Organization skills essential.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must be available to work outside normal schedule as needed. You will be on-call and must be prepared to work evenings, overnights or weekends when scheduled to be on-call and as need arises.
• Ability to manage non-compliant and aggressive behaviors according to state and Avondale House policies.
• Ability to effectively work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to implement Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.·
• Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs. and lifting moving up to 100 plus lbs. with assistance.·
• Ability to stand on your feet for 2-3 hours at a time.·
• Stooping, kneeling, pushing and pulling may be required in this position. ·
• Must be able to handle situations that may be stressful at times.

Background Check Required

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by others assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. This job description may be amended at any time by management.

Avondale House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or sexual orientation and gender identity.