This position requires staff to be able to work independently in the community with little supervision (drive time paid.) The IHS Case worker provides services that develop and maintain the community living skills and community integration of clients. The IHS services are provided in the person’s home and/or community settings typically used by the general public. The IHS Case worker may assist clients with communication skills, community living and mobility, reduction /elimination of manipulative behavior, sensory/motor development and socialization.
Individual Home Supports and Individual Community Living Support
Experience needed:
Ability to complete a needs assessment of client’s independent living skills
Understanding of service planning and person-centered planning and delivery
General knowledge of social services, record keeping, reporting requirements and confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak the English language at a level that meets the performance requirements
Ability and willingness to follow deadlines and/or complete assignments/training as assigned by supervisor or designate.
Ability to use a computer effectively, and complete word processing and data entry tasks
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Willingness to take initiative and adapt to circumstances
Ability to develop and maintain professionally appropriate therapeutic relationships with each client and the client’s family; ability to maintain positive working relations with staff and other related persons
Ability and willingness to maintain a positive demeanor
Job Duties:
Assists clients in basic home cleaning during scheduled visits
Teaches communication skills
Trains and assists with community living
Teaches community mobility skills; use of bus and light rail systems
Encourages and supervises the reduction/elimination of manipulative behaviors and follows client’s behavior support plan (if applicable).
Teaches socialization skills
Increases the client’s independence resulting in decreased dependence on caregivers
Encourages interaction with people without disabilities who are not caregivers
Provides schedules, routines, environments, and interaction similar to persons without disabilities of a comparable age
Supports the development of decision-making skills and informed choices in all aspects of daily living
Utilizes a percentage of hours on caseload as determined by supervisor. Every effort is made to make this job description as complete as possible, however in no way is it stated or implied that these are the only duties you are required to perform. Other related duties necessary to meet the needs of the organization may be assigned to you.
IHS worker must regularly travel in the community, drives a vehicle and transports clients, and will be asked to use their own vehicle
'Work Location: Multiple locations
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Car Insurance (Required)
