UCP of Central Arizona Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: HCBS Provider Department: HCBS

Reports To: HCBS Director Category: Non- Exempt Supervises: N/A

Job Function

Provides services necessary to assist members to complete routine independent living tasks; to develop living skills for individual independence; and provide primary family members and/or caregivers a break from their daily responsibilities. And document progress and results.

Essential Functions:

  • Schedules service(s) in conjunction with the member & family, to meet their needs.
  • Provides HCBS Program Director with complete and accurate billing, timesheets and reporting documents within the required time lines.
  • Completes individual billing documents each day for each member.
  • Measures and documents member progress daily for Habilitation and Attendant Care goals and objectives.
  • Maintains & ensures the confidentiality of all member information in their possession, and informs member’s Coordinator of any changes.
  • Fosters positive relationships with members, families, other providers, and external partners.
  • Refers members and/or families in crisis to the HCBS Program Coordinator,or other services as appropriate.
  • Submits complete and accurate incident reports to the HCBS Program Director as required by policy.
  • Encourages members to participate in community, household, and personal care tasks.
  • Performs combinations of tasks as outlined and authorized in the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings as required by UCP.
  • Maintains training certifications with renewals prior to expiration.
  • Attends ISP meetings with member when requested.
  • Performs/completes tasks as necessary or assigned to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the member.
  • Maintain confidentialityin accordance with HIPAA policies.
  • Participate in UCP WIG process when applicable.
  • Demonstrate UCP’s Values

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Qualifications:

  • Demonstrates empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to function independently as well as part of a team.
  • Able to work with a minimum amount of supervision; flexible; reliable; and, able to work effectively with others.
  • Must meet agency licensure requirements for fingerprinting, CPS, CPR and First Aid and DCW when appropriate.
  • Must be able to perform CPR from the floor.
  • Must be able to lift and transfer adult clients (50 pounds).
  • Must have access to internet to communicate with UCP (email, timesheets etc.).
  • Must have average computer skills to input data into DDD software and other UCP programs.
  • Must have phone access for urgent situations and to communicate with UCP.
  • Must have vehicle to transport member when approved by the family and recommended by the member’s ISP.
  • Must meet Agency Driving Record requirements as well as maintain current registration and auto insurance.
  • Must carry basic first aid kit in vehicle.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) medium to heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read , adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the phone.

training Requirements

To conform to UCP guidelines, Administration department employees must complete the following training:

  • Anti-Harassment Training: To be completed within 2 weeks of hire
  • ARTICLE 9: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Blood Borne Pathogens: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Body Mechanics & Personal Hygiene: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • CPR & FIRST AID: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Cultural Competency: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • HIPAA/HIPAA Violations Sanctions Policy: To be completed first date of hire
  • Incident Reporting: To be completed first date of hire

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  • Introduction to Developmental Disabilities: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Mandatory Reporting: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Medication Policy/Procedures: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Prevention and Support: To be completed within 30 days of hire or as scheduled
  • Positive Behavior Support: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Skill Building & the ISP process: To be completed within 30 days of hire

Work Environment

The work environment includes members home environment, office, out in the community and travel by automobile. Exposure to changing weather conditions and moderate noise levels.

FORM Validation

This description is intended to describe the essential responsibilities, it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other functions may be assigned and the CEO retains the right to add or change the duties any time.

Employee signature: ______Date: ______

Printed Name: ______

HCBS Provider Job Description revised 12/30/2018