In Home Independent Living Support

Description:

In-Home Independent Support shall provide short-term, intermittent services to enable participants to achieve their goals as outlined in their Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP). Services may include hands-on assistance, guidance, observation, and training in activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and community participation. Services are provided in the participant’s own residence or family home and may be participant-directed in accordance with Section 10 of the administrative regulation.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide hands-on assistance or guidance according to participant’s functional needs.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Support participants in medical care management, including appointments and transportation as authorized.
• Ensure compliance with all agency policies, regulations, and PCSP objectives.
• Provide supervision and support in community settings as identified in PCSP.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for participants.
• Observe and report changes in health or behavior to supervisor.
• Administer behavior support or interventions according to approved plans.
• Complete all documentation timely, including service notes, time logs, and incident reports.
• Attend mandatory trainings, team meetings, and work scheduled overtime as needed.
• Maintain professionalism, respect, confidentiality, and team collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, GED, or age 18 and above.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions.
• Effective communication skills for one-on-one and small group interactions.
• Basic math skills to calculate hours, dosages, or measurements.
• Ability to apply common sense and problem-solving to participant needs.