What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Choice Guide position at GHC?
★ Job Description:
Assist in transition planning and stabilization of community setting for DSHS clients as authorized by their case manager.
Services include but are not limited to the following (as authorized in the Client's plan of care):
- Assist clients with locating and transitioning into independent living, adult family homes, or assisted living facilities.
- Completion of documents related to housing, benefit applications, and any other assigned task.
- Transportation of clients in company vehicle to any approved destinations.
- Obtaining durable medical equipment to ensure client safety.
- Coordination of cleaning services for client health and safety.
- Purchase of essential goods for community transition with federal funding.
- Securing caregiving service for client medical support needs.
- Completing documentation of tasks performed during service provision.
- Communicate with Case Managers and other community partners via email and phone.
- Keep organized records of client documents and service related documents.
- Assist clients with organizing personal items within their homes.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
★ Qualification Requirements:
- 4 years experience as a caregiver/care provider including paid or unpaid experience (Providing care for family, friends, self, etc.)
- -OR-
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, or a similar field with two year’s experience in the coordination of independent living services (ILS). Examples of ILS include working as supported employment or supported living staff, peer trainer or mentor, volunteer, or staff of an Independent Living Center, or similar where you teach and support individuals to maintain or learn skills to increase independence.
In addition to the above-mentioned qualifications, candidates must:
- Must have High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have driver’s license.
- Must have the ability to commute to locations in Eastern WA, including Clarkston, WA and surrounding areas.
- CPR Certification.
- Be able to pass Washington State background check.
- Possess their own reliable vehicle and have a clean driving record.
- Have access to own personal computer/laptop and printer. (Our company does not provide these at this time.)
★ Preferred Skills:
- Caregiving (2 years or more)
- Bilingual in Spanish/English, other languages including English.
★ Job Benefits:
- Potential retention bonus after 3 months!
- Flexibility to chose your own working hours, day shift with no nights, and weekends as needed.
- *Flexible benefit options*
Office Location:
Kennewick, WA
Job Location:
Employees travel to client locations in Asotin and Whitman County.
Hourly Rate:
$21.00 / hr, with final hired wage determined upon qualifications.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23
