JOB DESCRIPTION; IHS WORKER

To implement, train and manage all programs for assigned outreach clients.

Responsibilities:

The ILS Worker works directly with Outreach clients, their communities, case managers and co-workers considering the areas of services, designated hours, and community support.

• Case management: Working with the clients using a holistic approach, assisting them in reaching a higher level of independence in all areas of their life through independent living skills, behavioral management, and program services.
• ILS: Working with clients on developing and implementing independent living sk Receiving input from co-workers on client goal setting, following through on goals and collecting goal data.
• Household: Coaching and working with the clients on emergency situations, completing all necessary paperwork and working with the clients to live in their homes as independently as possible.
• Training: Training through in-servicing, role modeling and staff meetings in program services including ILS goal areas, behavioral plans or approaches, documentation and client approach/rapport.
• Reports: Writing all reports dealing with assigned clients including vendors, annuals, discharges, and any other required reports.

Qualifications: four-year degree in social work, Psychology, or related field with one year of experience working with adults with disabilities OR a four-year degree in any field with 2 years of experience working with adults with disabilities.

flexible schedule, being able to fulfill the required services for the clients they work with, without interfering with the clients’ daily schedule.

Skills:

Working well with co-workers in a team environment with training, delegating, and tracking.

• Being flexible to fulfill service hours as well as assisting in emergency situations.
• Experience working with behavioral issues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Sharp interpersonal skills to provide working relationships with clients, outside vendors, family members and all team members involved.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to remain professional in all types of situations.

Job Type: Full-time/part-time

Experience: working with adults with disabilities: 1 year.

License: valid driver license