Client Support Worker (IDD)

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There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY :The Client Support Worker (CSW) works with individuals with a diagnosis of Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD). The CSW provides services based upon the individual's needs, abilities, and health conditions.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Transport individuals on outings, to doctor appointments and other activities in the community.
• Assist with bathing, toileting needs, and dressing individuals.
• Assist with changing soiled briefs.
• Will document in Carelogic daily and complete the note by the end of your shift.
• Use adaptive equipment with individuals that you work with.
• Complete all trainings in Relias.
• Complete CPR/1st Aid, CPI, and Defensive Driving on time
• Attend all staff meetings
• Prepare a meal according to the menu
• Monitor spending money with other team members daily
• Housekeeping (examples but not limited to: laundry, dishes, making beds, sweeping, mopping, dusting)
• Community outings (i.e, haircuts, bowling, movies, library, out to eat, shopping)
• Goal Tracking per ISP
• May have to assist with catheter care
• Work as a team player
• Assist with grocery shopping (only when manager is not available)
• Participate in monthly drills
• Communicate with visitors that come to the home
• Learn the needs of the individuals you serve
• Complete Non-Serious Incident Reports
• Report any medical issues to supervisor
• May volunteer in an open position at any of the other group homes
• Work holidays if scheduled

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months experience with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• CNA Certification preferred.
• Computer skills, Organizational and teaching skills, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to pass background investigation, drug screen and have good 7yr. motor vehicle report.
• Bi-lingual abilities a plus

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health does not discriminate with regard to employment, genetic information, compensation, place of work, or promotion because of race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin.