Individual Support Workers Needed
About The Position
Owen Health Care Inc. is seeking a part-time Individual Support Worker to support children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves traveling to clients’ homes and working in home and community settings. The support worker assists behavioral therapists with creating behavioral therapy programs and works with families and collaborating professionals to provide client-focused care. The position focuses on implementing individualized service plans and behavioral interventions, supporting youth with behavioral challenges, and maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment. The worker also documents observations, adjusts daily activities to align with therapeutic goals, and plans recreational activities that promote emotional and social growth.
Requirements
- College degree and one year of experience, or a High School Diploma/GED and at least three years of supervised experience implementing positive behavior support plans and teaching ADL/Instrumental skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with children and families.
- Ability to work independently while following established protocols and guidelines.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in supporting children and adolescents.
- Prior experience in behavioral interventions.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in behavioral interventions.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities
- Assist behavioral therapists in creating behavioral therapy programs tailored to children and adolescents.
- Implement individualized service plans.
- Provide behavioral interventions in home and community settings.
- Support and manage youth with behavioral challenges.
- Develop and initiate safety standards and maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
- Teach youth positive behavioral practices.
- Monitor and document observations of youth behavior.
- Modify daily activities as needed to align with therapeutic goals.
- Develop and implement recreational activities that support youth emotional and social growth.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive hourly pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
