Support & Recovery Advocate - Full Time Weekday

Kittitas Interactive Management • Ellensburg, WA

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About The Position

The Support & Recovery Advocate (SRA) provides in-home living support to KIM clients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) in their homes and communities. The role encourages clients’ personal growth and supports them in following their therapist’s Treatment Plan, with the goal of helping them transition out of the Community Protection (CP) program and gain personal independence. Full-time and part-time positions are available, and all required training is paid and provided by KIM. The listed pay is $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Intermediate experience supporting independent living, preferably with developmentally or otherwise disabled adults.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Criminal background check cleared before working alone and unsupervised with clients.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize, and set priorities.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking, and reading comprehension.
• Ability to encourage introspection, connection, and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.
• Transport clients to and from activities and appointments, or arrange transportation services as appropriate.
• Complete forms, reports, and data sheets for the caseload.
• Coordinate individualized programs for clients and document activities thoroughly.
• Help clients use emotional and behavioral regulation techniques outlined in their individual plans.
• Follow therapists’ Treatment Plans and complete goals intended to support clients’ graduation from the CP Program.
• Assist clients with money management, including petty cash, receipts, checkbooks, and EBTs.
• Communicate with medical offices, pharmacies, and the nurse delegator about medications and appointments.
• Administer clients’ medications correctly and document the activity, if applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
• Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance options through MetLife.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program available to employees and their households at no charge.
• 401(k) retirement plan, with eligibility after one year of continuous service.
• Accrued sick time.
• An 8-hour personal day awarded annually on the employee’s work anniversary.
• Vacation time after one year of continuous service.
• Paid training required for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED