Support & Recovery Advocate - Full Time Weekday

Kittitas Interactive Management•Ellensburg, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Support & Recovery Advocate (SRA) is to provide in-home living support to KIM clients with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in their home and in the community. The SRA will strive to motivate and encourage clients personal growth and aid them with following their therapist’s Treatment Plan to help the clients transition out of the Community Protection (CP) program and gain personal independence.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (required)
Intermediate experience with supporting living, preferably with individuals developmentally or otherwise disabled adults.
Minimum age of 18 years.
Criminal background check cleared before working alone unsupervised with the 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 (required)

Responsibilities

Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.
Transport clients to and from all activities and appointments and/or arrange transportation services as appropriate.
Complete all forms, reports, and data sheets for caseload.
Coordinate individualized programs for clients and document activity thoroughly.
Help clients with useful emotional and behavioral regulation techniques as outlines in their individual plans.
Follow the therapist’s Treatment Plan and complete goals resulting in graduation from the CP Program.
Assist with client money management such as petty cash, receipts, checkbook and EBT’s.
Communicate with medical offices, pharmacies, and the nurse delegator for medications and appointments.
Administer correct medications to clients and document the activity accordingly, (if applicable).