Top 34 Special needs advocate Jobs in Clarkston, Mi

Direct Care Worker
INNOVATIVE LIFESTYLES INC —Clarkston, MI
- $17.13 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living —Wolverine Lake, MI
- $17.13 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Associate Therapist II
Pasadena Villa Outpatient —Novi, MI
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- BLS Certification
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Autism Services Coordinator HYBRID (PCN 1154)
Oakland Community Health Network —Pontiac, MI
- $56,165 - $70,206 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- Adults
- LPC
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Recovery Coach Substance Use Disorder
COUNTY OF LAPEER —Lapeer, MI
- $19.78 - $28.23 an hour
- Full-time
- High school
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Team Leader: CLS
Lapeer Team Work Inc —Lapeer, MI
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Residential
ABA Tutor
Corewell Health —Southfield, MI
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Mid-level
- Preschool
Child Life Specialist
Corewell Health —Royal Oak, MI
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Pediatrics
Behavioral Technician
Corewell Health —Southfield, MI
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Clinic
Supports Coordinator (Children's IDD Services
All Well-Being Services —Clinton Township, MI
- $41,000 a year
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
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Direct Care Worker
Genesee Manor Inc —Livonia, MI
- Full-time
- Entry level
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Lead, Employment Consultant
Best Buddies Int. Inc —Ferndale, MI
- $45,000 - $48,000 a year
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
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Automotive OEM Account Manager
LG Electronics —Troy, MI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Direct Care Worker
Innovative Lifestyles, Inc. —Troy, MI
- $17.13 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Behavior Technician
Blossom Children's Center —Brighton, MI
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Social Worker MSW Care Manager Priority Health
Corewell Health —Southfield, MI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master of Social Work
- 5 years
- Home health
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Social Worker
DAVITA —Southfield, MI
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Physician - Resident Moonlighting - Consult Liaison Psychiatry
Corewell Health —Farmington Hills, MI
- Part-time
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
- BLS Certification
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School Psychologist
Flint Community Schools —Flint, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- Psychology
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Pediatric Behavioral Health Therapist
Zarminali Pediatrics —Commerce, MI
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- LPC
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Care Worker

INNOVATIVE LIFESTYLES INC -
Clarkston, MI

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$17.13 an hour

Qualifications

Report writing
Fire safety
Client rights in caregiving
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

INNOVATIVE LIFESTYLES, INC.

Direct Care Worker Job Description

I. Minimum qualifications for Direct Care Workers:

A. High School Diploma or equivalent unless waived by Executive Director.

B. Good physical health and a recent T.B. skin test result, before beginning employment.

C. Three Character references.

D. Previous experience working with people with disabilities and/or prior experience in the human services field is preferred, but not required.

E. Must be 18 years of age.

F. Must have a valid Michigan drivers license and a good driving record unless waived by the Executive Director in writing

F. Must be able to complete required reports.

G. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

H. Must be suitable to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the residents.

I. Must be capable of handling emergency situations.

J. Direct Care Staff must be competent in the following training classes which will be provided:

Reporting requirements
First aid
CPR
Personal care, supervision and protection
Resident Rights
Safety and Fire Prevention
Prevention and containment of communicable diseases
Gentle Teaching
Prevention of fraud and abuse/waste of Medicaid funding
Resident Plans of service and implementation of such

II. Direct Care Worker Essential job functions consist of, but are not limited to the following:

A. The Direct Care Worker shall be directly accountable to the House Supervisor for carrying out the duties of the home’s operation, policies and procedures.

B. Resident Care Responsibilities:

1. Read logs at the start of shift communicate with prior shift greet and check all residents.

2. Provide or assist clients with complete personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, shaving, hair styling, oral care, ear and nail care, etc.. This may include toileting residents according to their plan of service, and/or checking residents for wetness or soiling every hour.

3. Following menu plans, recipes, preparing dinner, assisting Residents as necessary with eating and preparation and clean-up of all meals and snacks.

4. Meeting program needs daily and proper documentation of progress and/or concerns.

5. Acting as a strong advocate for the rights of the Residents. Following all treatment plans as outlined in the Resident’s plan of service.

6. Report any abuse or neglect of Residents IMMEDIATELY to the Executive Director, Area Supervisor and Home Manager.

7. Assisting with medical appointments as they arise, and proper documentation of such.

8. Responsible for shopping, and assisting the Residents as needed. Also responsible for assisting in community outings and planning recreational activities with the Residents and maintaining accurate use of petty cash funds, obtaining itemized receipts for all purchases.

9. Responsible for assisting to transport all Residents to all appointments or functions.

10. Responsible for signing all logs and service charts on a daily basis.

11. Distribute medication during a shift only after being trained by M.O.R.C. to do so.

12. Complete fire drills and severe weather/tornado drills, with documentation of such.

13. Communicate in a positive and professional manner, with support service personnel and parent/guardians.

14. Help maintain the quality of the home environment by assisting in laundry, cleaning the kitchen, living room, family room, bedrooms, other living areas, bathrooms, garage and grounds. Shovel snow on walks, weed flower beds, sweep walks and porches. This is to be done routinely. Also encourage resident involvement as much as possible.

15. Communicate by staff log, by phone or by report, any and all important information or problems to Home Manager.

16. Report any abuse of resources, misuse of resident funds, petty cash, home vehicle or home’s supplies immediately to Executive Director

C. Employee Responsibilities General:

1. Responsible for participating in active treatment plans and programming for all residents.

2. Participating in all staff meetings, program meetings and other special meetings as they arise.

3. Reporting on delegated duties at staff meetings.

4. Carrying out all house and Innovative Lifestyles, Inc. Policies.

5. Direct Care Workers are also responsible for any and all responsibilities delegated to them by the Supervisor.

D. The terms of employment, including wages, work week, overtime, etc. shall be discussed and agreed upon with the supervisor prior to employment.

E. Orientation Period for Direct Care Workers is three months, at which time; their job performance and training completion will be evaluated by the Supervisor.

F. I understand that if I do not give the required 2 week notice prior to my leaving Innovative Lifestyles, Inc.’s employment, or do not work it no matter what the reason, I forfeit any vacation time that I may have accumulated.

G. I understand that I may be required to work with Individuals that have communicable diseases (i.e. Hepatitis, Herpes, etc.).

H. I also understand that I may be required to be video taped as a training mechanism. This would include, but not be limited to Adult Daily Living (ADL) programming as well as Gentle Teaching techniques

I. I fully understand the terms and responsibilities of this position and also understand that any failure to comply with these duties may be cause for discharge.

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special needs advocate jobs in clarkston, mi

Direct Care Worker

Direct Support Professional

Associate Therapist II

Autism Services Coordinator HYBRID (PCN 1154)

Recovery Coach Substance Use Disorder

Team Leader: CLS

ABA Tutor

Child Life Specialist

Behavioral Technician

Supports Coordinator (Children's IDD Services

Direct Care Worker

Lead, Employment Consultant

Automotive OEM Account Manager

Direct Care Worker

Behavior Technician

Social Worker MSW Care Manager Priority Health

Social Worker

Physician - Resident Moonlighting - Consult Liaison Psychiatry

School Psychologist

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