What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Services Floater position at To The Rescue?
Reasons why you should work at To The Rescue:
- Tiered pay system with compensation reviews
- Medical, dental and vision insurance for eligible staff.
- Voluntary benefits also available
- Holiday pay and paid time off
- Paid, on-the-job training
- Growth opportunities within the organization and across departments
- Referral program with the potential to receive a $1,000.00 bonus
- Rewarding careers with a sense of purpose
Summary of position/Objective:
The Floater primary responsibility is to provide direct support to the Employment Program, Hourly Program, Housing Program, Day Program and transportation department. This position will be scheduled on a week to week basis based on needs of the organization and programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Adhere to and uphold To The Rescue’s values and policies.
Always represent To The Rescue in a positive and professional manner to all clients, coworkers, families and the public.
Manages day to day activities of each member assigned to your caseload to maintain and ensure that all supports for essential life services and entitlement programs are met.
Provides direct care according to the member plan and support needs.
Provides Medication Administration to members served as outlined by the member plan, and Policies.
Complete documentation timely to ensure billing of services.
Ensures all current goals and ongoing support is provided as stated in the members plan.
Observes and supervises members’ activities.
Attends training seminars, in-service sessions, and staff meetings.
Ensures the health and safety of members by monitoring activities, supervising, and intervening in crisis situations.
Honors all aspects of the Member Rights and adhere to all policies of confidentiality.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Competencies/Qualifications/Education:
High school diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age
Communication Proficiency
Clean driving record
Patience
Writing skills
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Have working knowledge of privacy laws and regulations.
Ability to respond well under pressure
Certificates/Licenses/Registration:
The employee must provide and maintain a valid driver's license the entire duration of their employment, and must be eligible for the agency’s vehicle insurance.
Work Hours:
Hours are varied depending on the needs of the organization. This may include, but is not limited to days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work Environment:
The work environment is consistent with similar office or home work environment settings.
Physical Demand
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee at all times to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
Frequent travel within a 45-mile radius is expected for this position. Occasionally travel beyond a 45-mile radius may be required.
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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To The Rescue is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.