CLS Worker - PT - I/DD

Icon Fitness; Hillman (MI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Trainings

12 Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Generous Leave Time

Résumé du poste

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority in Hillman, MI is seeking a part-time Community Living Support worker to assist individuals in achieving IPOS goals and community participation. You will help with daily activities, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and promote independence in community settings.

Responsibilities include supporting health and safety, documenting progress, and fostering access to recreational and volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health issues desirable.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and occasional overnight trips.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families, natural supports, and providers.

Responsabilités

• Provide support and services to individuals as identified in the IPOS.
• Adhere to agency policies for medication setup and/or delivery.
• Assist in finding and maintaining volunteer opportunities.
• Work with providers, families, natural supports, and case managers on assessments, treatment planning, and service implementation.
• Preserve health and safety to support independent living.
• Prepare progress notes, reports, and required documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions, standards of practice, and emergency protocol.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Community Living Support (CLS) WorkerRate of pay: $18.40FLSA: Part-Time |Non-ExemptWe Offer:Vision InsuranceDental InsurancePaid Trainings12 Paid HolidaysShort-Term DisabilitySupportive Team EnvironmentGenerous Leave Time PackageAnd More...SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Will assist the individual to increase or maintain personal self sufficiency, facilitating goals of community inclusion and participation. Will assist individuals served gain access to participation in recreational, volunteer, and other community-based activities of their choosing. May participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings and person-centered planning process. Assist, prompt, and support individuals served in activities identified in the Individual Plan of Service (IPOS). Will assist with preserving the health and safety of individuals served to support the most integrated and independent setting. CLS activities will focus on improving independence and enhancing recovery.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.Experience: Knowledge of intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health issues desirable. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families, natural supports, and providers. Lived experience with mental illness, intellectual/ developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders valued.Other: Must be at least 18 years old. Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record (as determined by the agency). Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and occasional overnight trips as needed. Ability to maintain favorable public relations.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Provide support and services to individuals served as identified in the IPOS.2. Adhere to agency policy and procedures for assisting individuals with medication setup and/or delivery.3. Assist in finding and maintaining volunteer opportunities if desired.4. Work effectively with providers, families, natural supports, and case managers concerning assessments, treatment planning, and service implementation.5. Will assist with preserving the health and safety of individuals served to support the most integrated and independent setting.6. Ability to prepare progress notes, reports, and required documentation according to agency clinical documentation standards.7. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions, standards of practice, and emergency protocol.NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Performs other related duties as required.2. May be requested to be involved in the Board's continuous quality improvement program.3. May be required to provide own transportation while performing agency-related duties.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform thefunctions of this job. Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear,see, hand/finger dexterity, and drive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.NeMCMHANortheast Michigan Community Mental Health employs nearly 400 people across 17 accredited programs in our 4-county region. Serving residents of Alpena, Alcona, Presque Isle, and Montmorency counties since 1968, we seek to provide comprehensive services and supports that enable people to live and work independently.Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, height, weight, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer.