Anissa Gilbert

Performs direct support work of individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability in their place of supported residence;
Conducts or co-leads recreational, instructional or social skills groups;
Maintains protocols pertaining to work shifts, medical care plans, and financial controls;
Provides liaison with assigned individual's physicians or therapists;
Ensures that program participants are assisted in personal financial management;
Performs the functions of a Certified Medication Handler Disburses medication under proper medical supervision.
Participates in the implementation and review of individual service plans;
Participates in meetings related to services and needs;
Provides or coordinates individual transportation to appointments, meetings, and community activities;
Provides crisis intervention in emergency situations and collaborates with supervisor regarding the need for intervention by external sources, as necessary;
Links clients with appropriate community resources;
Organizes and maintains individual files and other confidential records, including state plan option and non-Medicaid case records;
Provides continuous review and evaluation of individual's progress towards established goals;
Represents program in the community;
Maintains ongoing communication with families, county programs and agencies, and state agencies.

• Individual Support and Training: Provide training, coaching, mentoring, and counseling to individuals with disabilities in the areas of appropriate work attitudes, employability, work skills specific to individuals' employment, social and communication skills, use of adaptive equipment, and positive behavioral change in consultation with team members. This may be done in person, via virtual learning, and by teaching employment readiness-type classes in person. Utilize positive behavior management techniques in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines and MANDT behavior protocol. Ensure all individuals receive the required training to enable them to meet their maximum potential. Help train newly enrolled individuals by assisting with the transition process. Assist in developing creative methods and techniques that foster a learning environment that nurtures work, social and community skills. Assist with the development and utilization of virtual learning. Assist with individuals' personal needs as needed. Perform mobility training/transport for individuals as needed.
• Reporting & Compliance: Train, monitor, and support a group of individuals in the Employment Services or Group Day programs. Complete required reporting documents. Assist in auditing sites for regulatory, procedural, and policy compliance. Familiarize yourself with and exercise the applicable personnel practices and policies of the work site, including OSHA standards and uniforms. Complete all required training to maintain licensing requirements and participate in training to develop professional skills as needed and requested.
• Case Management: Establish and maintain good communication with parents, guardians, residential counselors, and other professionals regarding the individuals' overall progress. Coordinate the schedule for individual group training and community access outings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities - Notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service - Assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile - Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day

- Participates in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and monthly updates

- Responsible for their designated group of residents during the shift, knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.

- Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.

- Responds to the dining needs of the residents and guests while maintaining Sunrise hospitality and service standards

- Invite, Encourage, Assist (IEA) residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on ISP and demographic profile

- Committed to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Services