Under general supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Observes and monitors client's behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained.
• Assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.
• Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student.
• Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
• Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction.
• Observes and monitors client behavior.
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
• Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities