Direct Support Professional - IHS

Description

Job Summary:

Oak Tree Support Services Individualized Home Services (IHS) Specialist supports adults with disabilities to help them live as independently as possible in their home and community. The position includes maintaining a limited caseload with staff preferences dictating geographic service area and number of hours worked.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicate with 245D and Employment Director regarding new clients on caseload
• Manage a caseload with staff preferences dictating number of hours worked and geographic radius
• Maintain routine schedule with each client assigned
• Document all interactions and cancellations within the information management system
• Communicate clearly to the client, their support team, and division leadership on a regular basis
• Help client build skills to navigate their communities and connect with resources for reaching client-driven goals 
• Complete all timesheets with client signature and detailed, organized notes in a timely manner
• Strive to maintain at least 75% engagement with caseload
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality for all clients
• Submit all documentation of work completed and in the information management system or to 245D and Employment Services leadership as applicable before ending any shifts with a client.
• Document training time, remote hours, and mileage monthly by the first of each month by 5:00pm CST and send to 245D and Employment Services leadership
• Attend quarterly virtual meetings and required trainings  
• Transports people served to medical appointments, grocery shopping, local county, etc.
• Record arrival and departure for every client visit via Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
• Engage in active learning when job shadowing with other staff

 Benefits: 

• 401K 
• Paid Time Off 
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Parental Leave 

Full Time Benefits: 

• Paid Holidays  
• Health Insurance 
• Health Savings Account 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Life and Disability Insurance 
• Critical Illness Benefits 
• Accident Benefits 
• Wellness Benefits 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Maintain valid driver’s license and insurance
• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to pass a DHS background study
• Reliable transportation

All Oak Tree Support Services employees must be approved to work by the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Background Check Unit. Background checks are completed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.