Annual Planning Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY
Chrysalis is a company that provides a variety of support services for people with intellectual disabilities. This position focuses on assisting the Associate Director to complete annual plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries and/or autism. This position requires the ability to prioritize work and complete assigned tasks accurately and within the allotted time frames. Furthermore, this position requires the ability to have good public relations skills and communicate effectively with a variety of outside professionals and state employees. Assistants will help develop instructions to improve adaptive living skills and measurement systems to monitor progress.

AUTHORITY
The Annual Plan Assistant is appointed by and derives his/her authority from the people Chrysalis supports, the office manager,  the Area Director and the Area's Associate Director(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular, timely and consistent attendance
• Collaborate with individuals in services, Managers, and Direct Support Staff to develop instructions to improve adaptive living skills
• Creative writing related to independent skill building for clients with disabilities
• Design data collection systems
• Complete annual packets (Utah)
• Create materials as assigned
• Follow state policies and procedures
• Office assistant duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of least 18 years old
• Pass a criminal background check
• Pass a drug test
• Possess the ability to speak, read and write effectively in English
• Possess computer skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other data bases
• Possess basic math skills
• Basic understanding of behavior concepts in people with disabilities
• Have reliable transportation

Experience or Education:

• High school diploma or GED
  Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of outside professionals and state employees.

Training and Certifications

• Complete SOAR, CPR, First Aid, and OSHA training
  Complete Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Maltreatment Prevention training
  Complete Human Rights training
   

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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