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$500 SIGN-ON BONUS
DOES YOUR JOB FEEL LIKE YOU’RE NOT MAKING A DIFFERENCE?
WOULD YOU RATHER DO REWARDING WORK THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS?
STOP WASTING YOUR TIME AT A JOB THAT DOESN’T MATTER; START A CAREER WITH INNOVATIVE HOUSING TODAY.
DIRECT CARE WORKER BASIC SKILLS:
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other residential home staff.
- The ability to work and communicate with mentally handicapped individuals.
- The ability to understand and carry out the treatment plan within the context of a home program.
- The ability to work as part of a treatment team and accept supervision.
- The ability to develop a working knowledge of the policies of the home.
- The ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
DIRECT CARE WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in planning and implementing individual treatment plans through in-home programs.
- Observing and documenting residents' behavior and physical changes and maintaining daily logs, charts, etc.
- Carry out recreational and rehabilitative activities with clients.
- Assisting the home supervisor in running the house on a day-to-day basis.
- Assist in planning and preparing meals.
- Assist in maintaining a home in a clean, orderly fashion.
- Transport clients for support services and recreational activities.
- Act as an advocate for the client to ensure the protection of the client's rights.
- Participate in staff and clinical meetings as scheduled.
- Participate in all in-services.
- Administer and record prescribed medications for residents.
- Reports to the Group Home Supervisor.
- Innovative Housing embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment/services, and cultural competence.
- An employee in this or any position is expected to support the employment environment.
DIRECT CARE WORKER QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required with some college or Associate's Degree in a mental health-related field preferred.
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- Must be flexible and possess a variety of skills.
- Physical health compatible with the demands of the job and completion of a pre-employment medical exam, communicable disease screening and drug screening.
- Two-character references.
- Preferred qualifications for the position: Lived experience with behavioral health issues.
- Maintain reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable for insurance purposes.
POSITION SPECIFICS/BENEFITS:
- A part-time employee is one who is employed on regular basis and works less than 30 hours a week.
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Great work-life balance.
- Paid training.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Huron, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Did a current Innovative Housing employee refer you to apply for this position?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Did a current Innovative Housing employee refer you to apply for this position?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
