What are the responsibilities and job description for the IDD Care Extenders position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
IDD Care Extenders
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Care Extenders will provide interventions which promote socialization, wellness, self-advocacy, development of natural support, and maintenance of community living skills. The Care Extender will utilize personal life experiences to help foster a relationship of trust and support, identify strengths and unmet needs, build connection, confidence and hope for the individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Advocate for people with disabilities.
- Share resources and building skills.
- Build community and relationships.
- Lead Peer groups in relationships, employment, abuse/neglect/exploitation, advocacy.
- Mentor and set goals.
- Train staff from the perspective of being supported in waiver services.
- Provide emotional and social support to individuals with whom they share a common experience.
Technical Competencies:
- Ability to assist and supervise individuals with daily living activities.
- Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies.
- Ability to build relationships with community providers.
- Knowledge of pertinent state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of area program.
- Ability to prepare area specific training.
- Knowledge of available resources.
- Ability to provide training to individuals and staff.
- Ability to communicate.
- Knowledge of various recreational activities.
- Ability to plan recreational activities for individuals.
- Ability to participate in supportive guidance, program planning meetings, and service training.
- Knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to complete participant orientation sessions.
- Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
- Knowledge of agency accepts group/interview techniques.
- Ability to develop teaching aids.
Location/Schedule:
- 430 Hazel Street, Macon, GA.
- Sunday-Saturday (Part-time) 1st Shift 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm.
- 2nd Shift 2pm-11pm or 3pm-12 Midnight.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED or Certificate of Completion required.
- Must have a diagnosis of Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities; may have a dual diagnosis of mental health and IDD.
- Provide 2 professional references.
- Valid identification.
Career Development Criteria:
- Complete agency-specific required training and certifications.
- Peer Mentor training
- Attend seminars.
- Group facilitation training.
- Conflict resolution training.
- Obtain any relevant certifications.
Additional Information:
- The Application Process.
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Safe Working Environment:
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require all employees to frequently wash their hands, sanitizing common areas, to keep employees and clients safe.
Diversity and Inclusion:
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace:
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
