Direct Support Professional - IHS

Oak Tree Support Services; Ramsey, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Benefits

Accident Benefits

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Oak Tree Support Services in Minnesota is seeking an Individualized Home Services (IHS) Specialist to help adults with disabilities live as independently as possible at home and in the community. The role includes maintaining a limited caseload with hours and geographic area determined by staff preferences, and documenting all client interactions in the information management system.

Responsibilities include coordinating with 245D and Employment Director, ensuring timely timesheets, and

Qualifications

• Maintain valid driver's license and insurance.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with 245D and Employment Director regarding new clients on caseload.
• Manage a caseload with staff preferences dictating number of hours worked and geographic radius.
• Maintain routine schedule with each client assigned.
• Document all interactions and cancellations within the information management system.
• Communicate clearly to the client, their support team, and division leadership on a regular basis.
• Help client build skills to navigate their communities and connect with resources for reaching client-driven goals.
• Complete all timesheets with client signature and detailed, organized notes in a timely manner.
• Strive to maintain at least 75% engagement with caseload.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality for all clients.
• Submit all documentation of work completed and in the information management system or to 245D and Employment Services leadership as applicable before ending any shifts with a client.
• Document training time, remote hours, and mileage monthly by the first of each month by 5:00pm CST and send to 245D and Employment Services leadership.
• Attend quarterly virtual meetings and required trainings.
• Transports people served to medical appointments, grocery shopping, local county, etc.
• Record arrival and departure for every client visit via Electronic Visit Verification (EVV).
• Engage in active learning when job shadowing with other staff.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Description

Oak Tree Support Services Individualized Home Services (IHS) Specialist supports adults with disabilities to help them live as independently as possible in their home and community. The position includes maintaining a limited caseload with staff preferences dictating geographic service area and number of hours worked.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicate with 245D and Employment Director regarding new clients on caseload
• Manage a caseload with staff preferences dictating number of hours worked and geographic radius
• Maintain routine schedule with each client assigned
• Document all interactions and cancellations within the information management system
• Communicate clearly to the client, their support team, and division leadership on a regular basis
• Help client build skills to navigate their communities and connect with resources for reaching client-driven goals
• Complete all timesheets with client signature and detailed, organized notes in a timely manner
• Strive to maintain at least 75% engagement with caseload
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality for all clients
• Submit all documentation of work completed and in the information management system or to 245D and Employment Services leadership as applicable before ending any shifts with a client.
• Document training time, remote hours, and mileage monthly by the first of each month by 5:00pm CST and send to 245D and Employment Services leadership
• Attend quarterly virtual meetings and required trainings
• Transports people served to medical appointments, grocery shopping, local county, etc.
• Record arrival and departure for every client visit via Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
• Engage in active learning when job shadowing with other staff

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Full Time Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefits
• Accident Benefits
• Wellness Benefits

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Maintain valid driver's license and insurance
• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to pass a DHS background study
• Reliable transportation

All Oak Tree Support Services employees must be approved to work by the Minnesota Department of Human Services' Background Check Unit. Background checks are completed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.