IHS Specialist

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

Education and Experience:

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

Compensation:

This position is paid at the starting rate of $18/hr and mileage at the IRS rate while providing services for a maximum of 6 miles per person served per shift worked.

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.