In-Home Support Specialist — Empower Independence

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

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