Community Living Support Worker - Alpena - PT

Icon Fitness; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

12 Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Supportive Team Environment

Generous Leave Time

Job summary

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority seeks a Community Living Support Worker to help individuals increase independence and participate in community activities. You will assist with IPOS, coordinate with care teams, and support wellness and safety within the most integrated setting.

Responsibilities include medication support, finding volunteer opportunities, and collaborating with providers, families, and case managers.

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.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and occasional overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and services to individuals served as identified in the IPOS.
• Adhere to agency policy and procedures for assisting individuals with medication setup and/or delivery.
• Assist in finding and maintaining volunteer opportunities if desired.
• Work with providers, families, natural supports, and case managers concerning assessments, treatment planning, and service implementation.
• Preserve health and safety to support the most integrated and independent setting.
• Prepare progress notes, reports, and documentation according to clinical standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of universal precautions and emergency protocol.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Community Living Support WorkerRate of pay: $18.40FLSA: Non-Exempt/Part-Time TimePART-TIME BENEFITS:Vision InsuranceDental InsurancePaid Training12 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 to 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.CLS Worker assigned to BHH will coordinate and provide access to community social supports and natural supports. Will attend weekly BHH care team meetings to review and discuss active cases. BHH CLS will identify community resources for BHH enrollees to utilize and maximize wellness. Will assist with referral tracking, implement wellness and prevention initiatives, facilitate health education groups, and provide education on health conditions, including strategies to implement care plan goals. Additionally, BHH CLS will coordinate and provide access to chronic disease management, including self-management support.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.Experience: Knowledge of intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health issues is 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 is 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 the functions 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 to perform 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.ortheast 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.