About us
Howry Residential Services provides living options that lend support to people of all ages and developmental and intellectual disabilities. We work to maximize quality of life through the fostering of self-determination, the development of independent living skills, and socially responsible behavior.
The Independent Home Skills Specialist provides services that develop and maintain the community living skills and community integration of clients. The IHS services are provided in the person’s home and/or community settings typically used by the general public. The IHS Specilaist may assist clients with self-care, communication skills, community living and mobility, reduction /elimination of maladaptive behavior, sensory/motor development and socialization.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent required. 2 or 4 year college degree in a related field preferred, but not required.
- Three years related experience preferred
- Proof of five hours of training in recognizing symptoms and effects of certain disabilities and health conditions
- Proof of twenty hours of classroom instruction in providing supervision of, training to, and assistance with independent living skills services
- General knowledge of disabilities including TBI, MI, and DD
- Eligible as determined by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Department of Human Services
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurability requirements as defined by the Company’s insurance carrier; possession of a personal vehicle for use in performing work-related activities and necessary insurance coverage
Essential Demonstrated Skills and Abilities: Ability to complete a needs assessment of client’s independent living skills
- Understanding of service planning and person-centered planning and delivery.
- General knowledge of social services, record keeping, reporting requirements and confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak the English language at a level that meets the performance requirements
- Ability to use a computer effectively, and complete word processing and data entry tasks
- Available to work flexible hours and locations
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Willingness to take initiative and adapt to circumstances
- Ability to develop and maintain professionally appropriate therapeutic relationships with each client and the client’s family; ability to maintain positive working relations with staff and other related persons
- Ability and willingness to maintain a positive demeanor
- Ability to effectively communicate with others
- Willingness to respect the lifestyle choices of others, including but not limited to: sexuality, religion, and political affiliation
- Ability to implement any therapeutic intervention as required
- Possession of sight/ hearing senses, or use of prosthetic devices which enable these senses to function adequately
- Consistent demonstration of emotional stability
- Ability and willingness to follow deadlines and/or complete assignments/trainings as assigned by supervisor or designate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations