D157 - DD Residential - Individual Support Worker

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, seeks compassionate and adaptable Individual Support Workers to provide direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, community outings, and skill development.

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision benefits, paid vacation, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities including personal care and meal preparation.
• Assist with community outings, transportation, and appointments.
• Instruct individuals in developing personal, social, academic, and vocational skills.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Adaptable

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

DD Personal Support - Individual Support Worker

Company Overview

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more to our full-time staff.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for compassionate, dependable, and adaptable individuals to join our team as Individual Support Workers (ISWs). In this role, you will provide direct support and daily assistance to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities including personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and medication monitoring.
• Assist with community outings, transportation, and appointments.
• Instruct and encourage individuals in developing basic personal, social, academic, and vocational skills.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.

Additional Benefits: (Full-time Shifts)

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.