In-Home Support (IHS) Specialist

Oak Tree Support Services-US; Newport (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in health and human services is seeking a part-time Independent Living Specialist (ILS) to support clients in developing skills for independent living. You will train clients with diverse disabilities, helping them navigate resources in their communities. The role emphasizes client-centered planning and requires flexibility, organizational skills, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Must maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• 1 year of Direct Support or ILS/IHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach clients on activities of daily living.
• Help clients connect with community resources.
• Submit documentation of work completed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Oak Tree Support Services-US provided pay range

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Job Summary

Oak Tree Support Services is hiring for part- time Independent living specialist (ILS) to provide clients with training and resources needed to develop the skills necessary for independent living. The goal is to maximize client independence in the community. ILS Specialists will work with people ranging across many disabilities, and many age ranges. Oak Tree Support Services believes in change, and as our IHS specialist you will work with our individuals to customize a person-centered plan to help them in their everyday lives.

Locations:

• Hennepin County
• Ramsey County
• Dakota County
• Anoka County
• Washington County
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Duties / Responsibilities:

The ILS specialist coaches and role-models activities of daily living including, but not limited to:

• Help client build skills to navigate their communities and connect with resources for reaching client-driven goals
• Transports people served to medical appointments, grocery shopping, local county, etc.
• Help client build skills to navigate their communities and connect with resources for reaching client-driven goals
• Maintain routine schedule with each client.
• Report all appointment cancelations to Supervisor via email.
• Participate in purposeful activities with residents.
• Submit all documentation of work completed and in the information management system (Naurnia) or to Staffing Coordinator as applicable before ending any shifts with a client
• Communicate clearly to the client and division leadership on a regular basis
• Attend quarterly virtual meetings and required trainings
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality for all clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Acceptable Driving History
• Valid driver’s license and insurance
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to pass DHS background check
• Direct Support: 1 year (preferred)
• ILS/IHS: 1 year (preferred)
  
  

Pay: $17 per hour

Earn mileage based on the IRS recommended mileage rates while providing services for a maximum of 6 miles per person served per shift worked.

Oak Tree Support Services is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and Oak Tree Support Services’ achievement as well. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Health and Human Services

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