What are the responsibilities and job description for the D157 - DD Residential - Individual Support Worker position at River Edge Behavioral Heath?
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
DD Personal Support - Individual Support Worker
Company Overview:
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more to our full-time staff.
Position Overview:
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We're looking for compassionate, dependable, and adaptable individuals to join our team as Individual Support Workers (ISWs). In this role, you will provide direct support and daily assistance to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
DD Personal Support - Individual Support Worker
Company Overview:
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more to our full-time staff.
Position Overview:
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We're looking for compassionate, dependable, and adaptable individuals to join our team as Individual Support Workers (ISWs). In this role, you will provide direct support and daily assistance to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support individuals with daily living activities including personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and medication monitoring.
- Assist with community outings, transportation, and appointments.
- Instruct and encourage individuals in developing basic personal, social, academic, and vocational skills.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 11 Paid holidays
- Voluntary Life Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.