Description:

• This position requires you to have a vehicle to transport clients with.

The role of the Individualized Home Supports (IHS) & Integrated Community Supports (ICS) Professional is to provide support and/or training for people with mental, physical and developmental disabilities. IHS/ICS Professionals help individuals achieve their goals in the areas of community engagement, health and wellness, household management, and adaptive skills. Some individuals may have substance use disorders and criminal backgrounds. This is a hybrid position that will provide services to a small caseload of IHS clients as well as be on-site at an ICS location to serve clients who reside there.

In this position, you will:

• Develop person-centered goals with your client and develop a plan for how to assist them in achieving these goals
• Collaborate with clients' support team members on ways to assist and support the client
• Drive clients to community outings, stores, and appointments
• Provide supervision and training to clients on how to complete routine household care and maintenance
• Assist clients in researching and accessing community resources
• Assess clients' risks and assist them in ways to mitigate these risks
• Build skills with clients which could include, but are not limited to: teaching clients to cook, meal plan, budget, complete paperwork and manage their appointments
• Guide and assist clients with their activities of daily living
• Implement strategies with clients on ways to manage their behaviors

Expectations:

• You will meet weekly with your supervisor to discuss your schedule and consult about client issues.
• You will work Monday thru Friday, starting your shift anytime between the hours of 8am-10am and ending your shift between the hours of 4pm-6pm, working 8 hours each day.
• You will have be allotted up to 5 hours of office time each week to do non-direct work including documentation.
• You will be evaluated on an annual basis. Evaluations will be completed by your direct supervisor.
• You will complete Relias and other IHS trainings within your first two weeks of employment. After that, Relias trainings will need to be completed on an annual basis.
• Any time off will need to be discussed with your Supervisor so that tasks can be divided and covered during your absence.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years or older with a High School diploma or GED
• Proof of Valid Driver's license and car insurance
• Must pass criminal background check administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Must be able to work well with a diverse population, including people with low-income, who struggle with substance abuse, criminal backgrounds, and people with developmental, mental and physical disabilities
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Some knowledge of Microsoft office, including Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge of public programs, medical assistance and Medicaid waivers
• Experience researching and accessing different community resources
• Conversational in more than one language.

Benefits and Pay

Pay: $20.00 per hour ($13 per hour, first week training pay)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55101 (Required)