In Home Support Staff-Minneapolis/St. Louis Park

Job Summary

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.

Hourly Pay Rate

$21.00 per hour Schedule:

Tuesday, Friday 10: 30am-2:30pm Every other week

Key

Duties and 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. This includes, but is not limited to hygiene, domestic tasks, leisure time usage, grooming, socializing, budgeting, money usage, safety and health, medical appointments, homework completion if applicable, and participating as a member of the community. Empower individuals to develop and maintain skills that promote independent living, with a focus on maximizing their health, safety, and engagement in daily activities. 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 using the employee’s personal vehicle or company vehicle (when available). Assists individuals supported in establishing and maintaining community relationships and facilitating friendships. Demonstrates an understanding of the person as a unique individual and how to implement programs in accordance with the Support Plan (SP), Support Plan Addendum (SP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan. 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, or as otherwise directed by the SP and SP-A. 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. When working directly with clients, the primary spoken language of the client will be used. 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 Desired Qualifications: 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 Required Qualifications: 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 meet company’s physical job demands. 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