The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation

Job Coach

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:05:09 GMT

Title: Job Coach Description: Recruits and seeks employment opportunities for adults wit developmental disabilities in the competitive labor market. Meet with employers to create new openings, assist with job interviews, act as an advocate for the consumer, and provide follow up and support services to assure that placements are successful and beneficial for both the employer and the employee. Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and disciplines. Must have a general knowledge of the local labor market and local business trends, as well as keep abreast of changes in both of these areas. Frequent travel in own vehicle. Irregular hours and stressful situations may be encountered. Required Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Two years related experience in supported employment or job coaching. CPR and SAMA certification upon hire, renewed annually. Valid Texas driver’s license. Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent Planned...

Records Technician

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Records Technician
Description: (includes interrelationships & workers supervised)

This position focuses on records management and involves support of The Center’s Consumer Online Database, known as CRICOD.

Required Experience: High School graduate or equivalent. One general office experience. Type 40-50 wmp, computer literate, must have exposure to Word, Excel, and Access software.
Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time

Contact info:

Dora Arredondo (Add to Contacts)
(713) 525-8436

The Center

3550 West Dallas

Houston, Texas 77219-0564
US

Program Specialist - A.T.E.S. (2 Positions)

Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Title: Program Specialist - A.T.E.S. (2 Positions) Description: Responsible for instructing and training adults with disabilities, primarily developmental disabilities, within a day program workshop. Perform assessments, implements and documents individual program plans under the direction of service coordinators and monitors the safety and health needs of individuals. Required Experience: A high school diploma or GED. One year related experience working in a human service setting. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Education Required: A high school diploma or GED. Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Position reports to: A.T.E.S. Managers Contact info: Dora Arredondo - H.R. Specialist (Add to Contacts) (713) 525-8436 ); document.write(darredondo); document.write(@); document.write(cri-usa.org); document.write(); // end hiding contents --> The Center 3550 West Dallas Houston, Texas 77219-0564 US

Behavior Therapist

Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Title: Behavior Therapist Description: Schedules and coordinates psychotropic medication case management clinic with medical staff, Program Coordinators, and the Director of Behavioral Services. Conducts psychotropic medication reviews with prescribing physicians for individuals served. Responsible for behavioral data development, distribution, collection, monitoring, interpretation, summary, visual display, and data processing. Provides clerical and technical support services to the Behavioral Services Department. Stressful situation and local travel my be encountered. Required Experience: B.S. or B.A. in the field of human services or related areas. Six months experience in the field of human services or related areas. CPR and SAMA required upon hire and annually thereafter. Valid Texas Driver’s License. Education Required: B.S. or B.A. in the field of human services or related areas. Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Position reports to: Director of Behavioral Services...

Program Specialist - A.A.C. (3 Positions) (3 Pending)

Mon, 19 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Title: Program Specialist - A.A.C. (3 Positions) (3 Pending) Description: (includes interrelationships & worker’s supervised) Responsible for instructing and training adults with disabilities, primarily developmental disabilities, within a Adult Activity setting. Perform assessments, implements and documents individual program plans under the direction of service coordinators and monitors the safety and health needs of individuals. Required Experience: One year related experience working in a human service setting. Valid Texas Drivers License, CPR and SAMA certification upon hire, and renew annually thereafter. Education Required: A high school diploma or GED. Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Contact info: Dora Arredondo - H.R. Specialist (Add to Contacts) (713) 525-8436 ); document.write(darredondo); document.write(@); document.write(cri-usa.org); document.write(); // end hiding contents --> The Center 3550 West Dallas Houston, Texas 77219-0564 US ...

Residential Counselor (WRF)

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Title: Residential Counselor (WRF)
Description:

Hands on work with adults with mental retardation in a residential setting to include assistance with daily hygiene, personal needs, leisure activities and helping them learn, master new goals and maintain skills. May help some with medication self-administration.

Required Experience:

Six months experience as a nursing assistant or home health aide.

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time
Position reports to: Willow River Farms - 50 Milies W. of Houston

Contact info:

Dora Arredondo - H.R. Specialist (Add to Contacts)
(713) 525-8436

The Center

3550 West Dallas

Houston, Texas 77219-0564
US

LVN (Full-Time)

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Title: LVN (Full-Time) Description: (includes interrelationships & workers supervised) This position, while charged with specific functions as listed under principal responsibilities, will be required to participate in the overall operations of the Infirmary, including the usual expectations of a person trained as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. These duties may include, but are not limited to, accompanying residents to the doctor or hospital in the event of an emergency, reporting medication discrepancies and/or problems to the nursing supervisor, and a willingness to take direction and assignment charges when necessary. Responsible for providing basic nursing and health care needs of the residents. Requires responsibility for administering first aid, providing on-going medical treatments, nursing documentation and promotion of preventive health care. Attend resident’s ITM’s as required by floor assignment. Assist with semi-annual chart audits. Required Experience: Graduate of an...

Program Specialist - C.R.H. (2 Positions)

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Title: Program Specialist - C.R.H. (2 Positions) Description: (includes interrelationships & workers supervised) Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in personal hygiene, training programs as determined by the interdisciplinary team, and monitors safety and health needs of the assigned individuals. Also insures that necessary documentation is accurate and complete within the designated time frame. May encounter stressful situations. Local travel may be required. Two available shifts: 11:00 am – 7:30 pm & 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm Required Experience: High School diploma or GED. One year in a residential setting which provides services to adults with developmental disabilities. Valid Texas Drivers License, CPR and Sama certification upon hire, renewed annually. Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Position reports to: Building Supervisor Contact info: Dora Arredondo - H.R. Specialist (Add to Contacts) (713)...

LVN Manager (CRH) - 6:00am - 2:30pm

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Title: LVN Manager (CRH) - 6:00am - 2:30pm Description: (includes interrelationships & workers supervised) To manage a small clinic in a residential facility. This position, while charged with specific functions as listed under principal responsibilities, will be required to participate in the overall operations of the Infirmary, including the usual expectations of a person trained as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. These duties may include, but are not limited to, accompanying residents to the doctor or hospital in the event of an emergency, reporting medication discrepancies and/or problems to the nursing supervisor, and a willingness to take direction and assignment charges when necessary. Responsible for providing basic nursing and health care needs of the residents. Requires responsibility for administering first aid, providing on-going medical treatments, nursing documentation and promotion of preventive health care. Attend resident’s ITM’s as required by floor assignment. Assist...