IHS Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

Oak Tree Support Services Individualized Home Services (IHS) Specialist supports adults with disabilities to help them live as independently as possible in their home and community. The position includes maintaining a limited caseload with staff preferences dictating geographic service area and number of hours worked.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None .

Duties / Responsibilities :

Communicate with 245D and Employment Director regarding new clients on caseload

Manage a caseload with staff preferences dictating number of hours worked and geographic radius

Maintain routine schedule with each client assigned

Document all interactions and cancellations within the information management system

Communicate clearly to the client, their support team, and division leadership on a regular basis

Help client build skills to navigate their communities and connect with resources for reaching client-driven goals

Complete all timesheets with client signature and detailed, organized notes in a timely manner

Strive to maintain at least 75% engagement with caseload

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality for all clients

Submit all documentation of work completed and in the information management system or to 245D and Employment Services leadership as applicable before ending any shifts with a client.

Document training time, remote hours, and mileage monthly by the first of each month by 5 : 00pm CST and send to 245D and Employment Services leadership

Attend quarterly virtual meetings and required trainings

Transports people served to medical appointments, grocery shopping, local county, etc.

Record arrival and departure for every client visit via Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)

Engage in active learning when job shadowing with other staff

Benefits :

401K

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Full Time Benefits :

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Benefits

Accident Benefits

Wellness Benefits

Requirements :

Education and Experience :

Maintain valid driver’s license and insurance

High school diploma / GED

Ability to pass a DHS background study

Reliable transportation

Compensation :

This position is paid at the starting rate of $18 / hr and mileage at the IRS rate while providing services for a maximum of 6 miles per person served per shift worked.

All Oak Tree Support Services employees must be approved to work by the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Background Check Unit. Background checks are completed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.