Alta Mira is a non-profit organization that has been supporting individuals with developmental or intellectual delays or disabilities, and their families, since 1985. We provide services to all age groups. We support over 800 children annually in our Early Intervention Program and 1500 adults in our Family Support Services. We operate with over 60 employees and 250 independent contractors. We are an excellent employer with high level of schedule flexibility and very rich benefits. We are one of New Mexico’s Top Workplaces in the category of work/life balance.
Some of our benefits include:
Paid Time Off – from 150 to 304 hours a year
Paid Holidays – 5 holidays per year
Winter Break – agency is closed from December 24th through New Year’s Day (paid)
Educational Leave – 40 hours after 6 months of employment
Bereavement Leave – up to 24 hours
Medical – 3 plans to choose from through BCBS, ranging in premium from $0 to $112.
Dental - dental through Delta Dental at $3.04 per paycheck
Vision – vision through VSP at $1.93
SIMPLE IRA – Matched $1 for $1 by the agency for the first 3% of employee's annual pay
Group life and Long-Term Disability – agency pays for 25K
Individual life and Short-Term Disability – available, paid by employee
Mileage reimbursement - $0.65 cents per mile, if required to drive during work hours for work purposes
Discount Program
We are a 501c3 program that allows employees to enroll their student loans into the Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.
Participant Interactions:
Always ensure participant safety
Assist participants with personal hygiene needs
Encourage participants to engage in social activities and community outings
Teach Independent Living Skills (cooking, cleaning, hygiene, money management)
Transport participants to outings
Supervise participants
Trainings:
Attendance to Individual Specific Trainings for Respite Home participants
Completion of all DDSD trainings by given deadlines
Completion of agency annual trainings by given deadline
Review of new participant files prior to working with the participant
Documentation:
Completion of the following:
Monthly paperwork (Attendance Sheets, Petty Cash, fire drills) to be submitted to supervisor by the first day of the following month.
Accurate records of attendance sheets as participants arrive and depart.
Petty Cash Receipt form and receipts collected for activities- only during supervisor’s absence.
Petty Cash Verification form – only during supervisor’s absence.
Medication documentation
Incident Reports submitted within given timeframe
Monthly Activity Calendar, weekly menu, and grocery list
Progress Notes for each participant at each visit
Assist supervisor with weekly menu for each participant
Mileage record – if needed
Collection and accuracy of participant Physician’s Standing Order and Prescriptive Medication forms
Communication:
“Crossover” discussion with co-worker from previous shift
Communicates respectfully and professionally.
Consult with supervisor regarding any concerns regarding participants/families
Voice messages checked prior to participant’s arrival and upon return from activities
Communication Log read prior to participants’ arrival
Supervisor notification of any urgent/emergency situations
Supervisor notification of any changes in staff schedule prior to the change
Supervisor notification of any house or van maintenance needs
Scheduling
Ensure space is available utilizing the Weekly Schedule Book
Assess appropriate staff to participant ratio based on needs of participants
Consult with supervisor regarding any special circumstances, including emergencies
Household Duties:
Bathrooms cleaned
Floors swept/vacuumed/mopped
Trash emptied
Laundry completed
Kitchen table cleared
Dishes, countertops, stovetop, microwave cleaned
Dusting
Basic maintenance of grounds
Van cleaning and gas tank filled
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Position requires walking, standing, sitting for prolonged periods of time.
May occasionally lift over 50 pounds and carries small objects from waist to chest.
Must be able to type.
Ability to get along with others
Ability to distinguish telephone rings and to hear and speak clearly over the telephone.
Regularly needs to bend, stoop and reach.
Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
SKILLS
Must be able to relate to individuals from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds. Service oriented and computer literate. Familiarity with developmental disabilities. Collaborative working style. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required.
At Alta Mira Specialized Family Services, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our agency. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and providers. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the agency's purpose.
Alta Mira Specialized Family Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.
