Individualized Home Support Specialist - IHS

Job Description

Job Description

Individualized Home Support Specialist (IHS) workers are ambitious, talented, kind, creative, and innovative. They are able to adapt to the changing needs of individuals who have mental health conditions or disabilities and chronic illnesses. In a caregiving way, they assist individuals develop, and encourage them. cope and adapt to their daily life toward quality living as they desire, create self-sufficiency and navigate life in their community. Through encouragement, IHS Specialists are able to empower their clients to improve their quality of life by teaching them skills and enriching their self-esteem. Clients served to develop the autonomy to make their own decisions and manage the way they live.

Examples of IHS Worker tasks: Safety in the community; Social Skills; Develop Healthy Relationships; Assist clients with Chores (home, laundry); Mail/Paperwork organization; Business needs (Bills, checkbook); Doctor/Dentist appointments; Community Resources (Recreational/Housing/Employment/Community Support); Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping to name a few.

To be a Rightway IHS Worker you must:  

• Pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study.
• Have A Minnesota Driver’s License, Full Coverage Insurance, and Reliable Vehicle.
• Be willing to transport clients in your vehicle (Clients may have Walkers, Wheelchairs).
• This position involves driving 30 plus miles per day. 2 clients are seen each day. Mon through Friday. 10 clients per caseload.
• Able to document through Case Notes, expediently, capturing details of IHS Scheduled visits with clients weekly.
• Be a team player, attend team meetings and offer ideas and resources.
• Maintain confidentiality with professionals utilizing releases of information when necessary, adhering to all HIPPA regulations.
• Be organized, ethical and trustworthy.
• Technologically, adaptable as mileage, timecards and navigation are all done by apps.
• Complete all training required by State of Minnesota 245D.
• Prefer Covid 19 Vaccinated. Able to provide proof. (Requested by clients we provide services to).