Individual Support Workers Needed

About the role

Join Owen Health Care Inc. as a Part-Time Individual Support Worker and be part of a team that positively impacts the lives of children and adolescents. You will have the opportunity to utilize your experience in working with youth who have intellectual and developmental disabilities while developing strong relationships with their families and collaborating professionals.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your experience in working with youth who have intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Implement individualized service plans
• Provide behavioral interventions in home and community settings
• Develop and initiate safety standards
• Instruct youth on positive behavioral practices
• Monitor and document observations of youth behavior
• Develop and implement engaging recreational activities
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment

Requirements

• College degree with one year of experience or High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of three years of supervised experience in implementing positive behavior support plans and teaching ADL/Instrumental skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently while following established protocols and guidelines
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children and adolescents in a supportive and nurturing manner
• Prior experience in behavioral interventions
• A commitment to ongoing professional development

Qualifications

Owen Health Care Inc. is a state-licensed agency and is accredited by The Joint Commission as a health care agency. We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities-including children and the elderly. In our organization, we are passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care. Our licensed clinicians and highly qualified professionals are trained to provide the highest quality, compassionate care.

Skills

• Experience working with youth who have intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to implement individualized service plans
• Knowledge of positive behavior support plans and teaching ADL/Instrumental skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while following established protocols and guidelines
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children and adolescents
• Prior experience in behavioral interventions
• A commitment to ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Great benefits such as a 401(k)
• Competitive hourly pay

Pay

Competitive hourly pay

Schedule

Part-time schedule

Contact

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