Individual Support Worker

River Edge Behavioral Health Center; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community behavioral health organization based in Georgia is seeking an Individual Support Worker. In this role, you will assist clients with daily living activities, monitor behavior, chart observations, and provide training on personal and social skills. This position supports individuals in their home or residential settings, enabling them to live more independent and meaningful lives. A commitment to fostering community integration and belonging is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Skilled in monitoring client behavior and documenting observations.
• Ability to teach basic personal, social, and work skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in their home or residential facility.
• Observe and chart clients' behavior and incidents.
• Provide training on personal and social skills and assist with meal preparation.

Job description

Overview

Individual Support Worker

At River Edge in the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities program, our caring, well-trained staff partner with individuals, families, loved ones, and other providers to offer individualized choices, options, opportunities, and supports that promote each individual's valued social roles, pursuing expanded hopes and dreams, learning new skills, and living the most independent, meaningful life possible. Though people say "developmental disabilities," we see "different abilities." The staff teaches, reinforces, and supports daily nutrition, hygiene, medication, and social skills. Staff provides behavior support and fosters opportunities and options for community integration and belonging.

In this position, you will:

Assist with daily living activities in individual's home or residential facility. Observe and monitor the client's behavior and chart observations and incidents. Provides training on basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills. May assist with meal preparation, ADLs, and provide transportation.