Support & Recovery Advocate - Part Time Weekend

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The primary role of the Support & Recovery Advocate (SRA) is to provide in-home living support to KIM clients with Intellectual and / or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in their home and in the community. The SRA will strive to motivate and encourage clients personal growth and aid them with following their therapist’s Treatment Plan to help the clients transition out of the Community Protection (CP) program and gain personal independence. KIM is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following shifts :

Shift : Saturday-Sunday (12am-8am)

Salary

$18.50 hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.

Transport clients to and from all activities and appointments and / or arrange transportation services as appropriate.

Complete all forms, reports, and data sheets for caseload.

Coordinate individualized programs for clients and document activity thoroughly.

Help clients with useful emotional and behavioral regulation techniques as outlines in their individual plans.

Follow the therapist’s Treatment Plan and complete goals resulting in graduation from the CP Program.

Assist with client money management such as petty cash, receipts, checkbook and EBT’s.

Communicate with medical offices, pharmacies, and the nurse delegator for medications and appointments

Administer correct medications to clients and document the activity accordingly, (if applicable).

All training required for this position is paid and will be provided by KIM

Education and Experience

High school graduate or equivalent (required)

Intermediate experience with supporting living, preferably with individuals developmentally or otherwise disabled adults.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 years.

Criminal background check cleared before working alone unsupervised with the clients.

Valid driver’s license or State ID.

Ability to follow instructions, organize and set priorities.

Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.

Ability to encourage introspection, connection, and ambition (required)

Benefits : Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Sick-Time

Employee Assistance Plan