Individualized Home Support Specialist/ILS

Rightway Home Care Services, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated IHS Specialists to empower individuals with disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will provide personalized support, teaching essential life skills and helping clients navigate community resources. Your compassion and organizational skills will be vital as you assist clients in achieving independence. Join a team that values flexibility and a strong work ethic, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you support. If you are passionate about advocacy and improving quality of life, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must pass the Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills and assist clients with community integration.
• Implement support plans and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Compassion

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Email applications

Phone apps for mileage tracking

Job description

Individualized Home Support (IHS) Specialist/ ILS (FT)

Individualized Home Support (IHS) is designed to help people with mental disabilities, mental health conditions, or chronic illnesses to gain independence and self-sufficiency within the community. IHS workers are caregivers that are able to teach individuals life skills, problem-solving, and coping skills to enrich the quality of life of individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community.

This may include but is not limited to:

1. Safety skills in the community and home
2. Social skills enhancing relationships both personal and business
3. Integrating into the community
4. Assisting with paperwork and appointments
5. Finding and accessing community resources (food shelves, housing, employment, transportation)
6. Budgeting and financial management (bill paying, balancing accounts)
7. Household management (grocery shopping, meal planning/prep)
8. Organizing (items, areas in home, paperwork)

IHS workers must be able to implement support plans created by client's teams, keep accurate documentation of services provided, and be familiar with 245D paperwork required by the State of Minnesota.

IHS workers must use their own personal vehicles for transporting clients within the community. Most clients are ambulatory, few may use walkers/wheelchairs. (Will fit in the back seat) Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Requirements for this position:

• Must pass the Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study.
• Valid Driver's License, full coverage insurance, reliable vehicle.
• Willing to drive an approximately 30-mile radius, transporting clients into the community.
• Must be very organized, detail-oriented, and a self-starter. Able to complete paperwork and follow instructions in a timely manner.
• Must be computer literate, able to read and send emails from phone and computer. Able to use phone apps for mileage and timekeeping.
• Possess problem-solving skills, able to multi-task, and follow through with all tasks given in the required time and to completion.
• Must have excellent work ethic. Must be trustworthy, reliable, and willing to work entire shifts fulfilling all obligations.
• Must be flexible and a team player. Willing to make changes in schedule to assist Supervisor when asked.
• Must have compassion and want to go above and beyond to help individuals with disabilities to improve the quality of their life through supporting, teaching, advocating, and making their needs a priority.
• Able to articulate well with family members, county workers, professionals, and clients.
• Meet all DHS qualifications for ILS/IHS.
• Medical benefits, PTO, and life insurance are available upon completion of the probation period.