D157 - DD Residential - Lead Individual Support Worker

River-Edge-Behavioral-Health-Center; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 is seeking a Lead Individual Support Worker to supervise the team and be available for on-call duties. You will assist clients with daily living activities, observe behavior, and train staff in basic skills within home or residential settings.

Responsibilities include leading ISP meetings, coordinating weekly home sessions, and facilitating transportation and daily living activities while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least 1 year direct support experience.

Responsibilities

• Track client goals at home and document progress.
• Attend ISP meetings annually at day center.
• Conduct weekly home meetings.
• Instruct individuals in daily living skills one-on-one or in groups.
• Assist with housekeeping and errands as needed.
• Provide transportation to appointments and activities.
• Maintain medications at home.

Skills

Observation

Communication skills

Safety policies

Daily living support

Activity planning

Housekeeping duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 21 years old

Job description

IDD - Lead 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. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

As a Lead Support Staff Worker (Lead ISW) this position provides supervision to the Individual Support Workers; you must be available on call duty as needed. Assist clients with daily living activities in an individual’s home or residential facility. Observes and monitors client behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training in basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills. May assist with meal preparation, ADLs, and transportation.

Location/Schedule: 139 Woodfield Drive, Macon, GA, Monday-Friday- 8:00am-4:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that goals are tracked at home.
• Attend ISP meetings (annually, at day center)
• Weekly home meetings
• Instructs and advises individuals on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction.
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands, as needed.
• Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities; including doctor appointments as needed.
• Maintains that medications are currently at home.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to observe and monitor participants’ behavior.
• Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan recreational activities for participants.
• Knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete all daily housekeeping chores

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• The candidate must be at least 21 years of age
• 1-year direct support experience

Additional Benefits:

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

• Voluntary Life Insurance