Home Care Aide Job in Anoka 55303, Minnesota US
SILS (Semi-Independent Living Services) Specialist
Hennepin Anoka Counties
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Join the Opportunity Partners team and make a difference in the lives of people with different abilities. Earn competitive wages and excellent benefits at one of Minnesota’s most respected social service agencies. Together, we can prove that everyone, when given the opportunity, adds value to our world.
Mission
Opportunity Partners supports choices for people with disabilities through innovative services and strategic collaborations, assisting those we serve to live, learn and work – adding value to their lives and communities.
Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide support and training services to the participant in his/her environment and to promote the individual’s development towards near or total independence in the community.
Essential Functions
· Instructs participants in all necessary areas of daily living so that participants experience growth, self-management, and independence to the greatest extent possible. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
o Implementing client ISP as developed by the case manager with positive individualized training style
o Following client interest and team recommendations as listed in outcomes
o Instructing participants in all areas of personal care including health and hygiene, personal possessions, clothes shopping, and apartment maintenance
o Assisting clients with maintaining finances, including medical and financial benefits, and instructing on proper money management
o Assisting client with utilizing community resources per individual need
o Assisting clients with managing their specialized medical needs, following through on recommended medical treatment, and ensuring appointments are completed by due dates
o Teaching personal safety skills and the use of leisure time
o Instructing participants in nutrition, menu planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation
o Assisting client in maintaining current job placement
o Reviewing emergency, household, and community safety information quarterly and addressing vulnerability issues as needed
o Assisting clients in applying for and maintaining eligibility for economic assistance programs, private insurance programs, and social security benefits. Completing forms on time and monitoring resources to meet guidelines
o Leading or co-facilitating one activity per quarter in addition to the three annual program wide activities
o Communicating with appropriate team members regarding significant issues on a timely basis
o Providing on average 290 units or 91% of billable hours per month
o Ensuring that client, family, social worker and other IDT members express consumer satisfaction with services and outcomes via comments and surveys
· Facilitates IDT meetings, reviews outcomes with client and case manager and other team members quarterly, and maintains communication through oral and written reports. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
o Completing annual, semi-annual, and quarterly reports and any other required reports, and submitting by required deadlines
o Chairing IDT meetings and soliciting input from all team members to promote consumer satisfaction
o Developing and reviewing outcomes
o Preparing client for presenting their own review and description of program plan for IDT meetings
o Reviewing Data Practices and Procedures, Consumer Bill of Rights, the social service appeal process and guardianship status with IDT members at 45 day and annual reviews
· Assists new and transitioning participants with moves in the community and assures immediate needs are met. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
o Assisting with making roommate and apartment selection, including lease arrangements and necessary utilities, while ensuring client and team member satisfaction
o Helping client furnish apartment
o Assisting with the actual move and helping client organize their new home
o Assisting client with completing first week’s menu plan, grocery list, and shopping
o Assisting with establishing bank services, completing change of address forms and applying for a new ID within the first month
o Assisting with development of a budget plan and transfers of prescriptions
o Orienting client to local community by beginning development of a reference book, phone directory, and with establishing a routine within first month
o Reviewing emergency procedures within the first 24 hours of program admission
o Reviewing program policies with participants
o Reading the client his/her rights and obtains signatures to be filed within the first 24 hours of program admission
· Maintains records for each client including the relevant data as specified in Consolidated Standards. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
o Documenting exact services provided to client including activities, medical appointments, outcomes, and time involved
o Using ABCD documentation for billing
o Utilizing time efficiently in order to adequately develop, implement and coordinate the clients’ program plans
o Keeping a record of pertinent financial information
o Completing and updating pertinent information on SILS information form by first week of admission, and as need thereafter
o Showing an awareness of caseload needs and contract limits by turning in appropriate monthly schedule the 4th week of the month
o Documenting emergency procedures for all clients every three months on checklist and in summary comments
· Continues ongoing educational training as to render quality services and gain knowledge of new ideas and concepts in the field. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
o Attending staff meetings and in-services
o Attending conferences and seminars
o Reading pertinent and new research periodicals and documenting in training log
o Completing mandatory annual training hours
o Keeping CPR and First Aid Certification up to date
· Other duties may include, but are not limited to:
o Assisting with program emergencies
o Helping with office coverage and answering phones
Qualifications:
· Knowledge customarily acquired through formal education resulting in a two year degree, preferably in social services, plus 2-3 years of experience in a social service field
· Communication skills both oral and written
· Ability to relate to persons with developmental disabilities
· Knowledge of community resources
· Self directed
· Flexible
· Ability to organize, patience and client centered interaction style
· Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle or transport clients in employee’s own vehicle
· Must show proof of valid motor vehicle insurance
· Working knowledge in computer skills – Word, Excel, Outlook
· Organizational skills including time management
· Multitasking
· Problem solving
· Listening skills
EEO/AA
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