Independent Living Specialist

This position is a direct care position working directly with the individuals that receive Individualized Home Support (IHS) service from Enriched Living. These staff are responsible for assisting the individuals we support to complete their daily/weekly goals and support them so they are able to maintain living independently within the community. This job involves driving individuals to appointments and errands in your own vehicle.

Requirements:

• Drivers License
• Car Insurance
• Must have your own vehicle and valid insurance(due to driving individuals).
• Must be able to clock in/out and document on your cell phone for the visits with the individuals served.
• Willing to meet with up to 2 individuals per day. (paid milage at .58 cents per mile between individuals)

Pay: $20.00-$22.50 Depending on Experience.

Available Positions:

• Part-Time Mon-Fri: 9a-4p- Ramsey Co./Dakota Co. - 21openings

Benefits offered by Enriched Living, LLC:

• Medical – A low deductible and an HSA plan are available! HSA Paid 80/20 for non-exempt. A low deductible is available to exempt employees for a small monthly fee!
• Dental – 80/20 for non-exempt.
• Vision – 80/20 for non-exempt.
• Ancillary benefits available at low cost to employees! (Group Accident, Hospital Confinement, Specified Disease, etc.)
• 16 days of PTO plus 6 Floating Holidays for FT employees, PT employees accrue PTO based on number of hours worked.
• TeleHealth Support available to all employees.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide Crisis prevention/intervention services to the people served.
• Monitor the people supported for symptoms of decompensation, crisis and medication side effects, and intervenes when necessary.
• Incorporate the CSSP and CSSP Addendum into daily interaction with the people served.
• Assist the people supported with problem solving different aspects of independent living.
• Maintain complete and proper documentation for direct service hours, and fully complete documentation prior to leaving a scheduled shift.
• Participate in scheduled and spontaneous recreational events (while still following the Enriched Living Transportation Policy).
• Maintain confidentiality by complying with HIPAA and MN Data Privacy.
• Adhere to your weekly schedule, arrive on time, etc.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings, and other meetings requested by the DC/DM.
• Maintain clear, open, and honest communication with program management.
• Incentives for meeting full scheduled hour per pay period.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience working with adults with disabilities, mental illness or chemical dependency OR an associate degree or higher in human services or related field.
• Ability to write reports, program summaries, and other correspondences with support teams.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from medical professionals, management, staff, people served, and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general human services periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

Working conditions
This job will require you to work in one location, in the home of the person you are assigned to support. Other times you will be required to spend time at the office participating in staff meetings, or meeting with management.

Physical requirements
This position must be able to successfully complete the Positive Behavior Supports class, and must be able to perform all of the physical skills. In addition, this person needs to be able to lift at least 40lbs and be able to stand/walk for an extended period of time.

Direct reports
There are no direct reports for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23