In Home Support Staff

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres • Waconia, MN

108d • $21

About The Position

The In Home Support Staff offer care, guidance, and supervision to individuals living independently or with their families who have a diagnosed disability, traumatic brain injury, or mental health needs. They provide services in the client’s home and/or within the community, assisting with daily living tasks, domestic tasks, and community activities, and offering direct supervision, instruction, or support as needed. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres – MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro. MORA provides an array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a Discover Summer Daytime Programming for Youth with Disabilities. Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.

Requirements

• Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status.
• Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General.
• Must be able to successfully complete company’s physical job demands document.
• Must have a valid current driver’s license and must have vehicle insurance as required by state law.
• Successful completion of Medication Administration class, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience with clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and/or mental health needs.
• Interest in supporting clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and/or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with daily care, ADLs, and/or mental health supports.
• Assists individuals with identified areas of need, providing opportunities for choice and presenting creative options as needed.
• Empower individuals to develop and maintain skills that promote independent living.
• Work with the client to plan and implement recreation, leisure, and community activities.
• Drives to/from and accompanies client/s at appointments and community activities.
• Assists individuals supported in establishing and maintaining community relationships.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the person as a unique individual.
• Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language.
• Maintains a working knowledge of person(s) history, skills, areas of vulnerabilities, support plans, and emergency procedures.
• Participates in the support team process; assists with developing and implementing goals.
• Maintains and performs proper administration and documentation of all prescribed medication, treatments, and diets.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and MORA policies and procedures.
• Works harmoniously with and shows respect to all internal and external individuals.
• Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing.
• Completes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations.
• Reads and follows company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to processes and procedures related to Electronic Visit Verification.
• Maintain 95% utilization rate for hours worked (billable client hours) each month.
• Documents program data and client billing information accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with the Community Supports staff team to complete other duties as assigned or as needed.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
• Additional hours may be available if interested.

What This Job Offers