Hiring BRIDGES to Success Counselor I & Counselor II

Job title:

Hiring BRIDGES to Success Counselor I & Counselor II

Company

AHL Healthcare Group Inc.

Job description

Urgently Hiring!!BRIDGES to Success is HIRING – BC I & BC II Counselors-DuluthDays, Evenings, Overnight and WeekendsDo you have experience in providing services to individuals with disabilities?See what we have to offer!!Who are we?AHL Healthcare Group, Inc. is located throughout Minnesota and is the parent company for BRIDGES to Success (BTS). Our Corporate office is in Duluth and we have our Metro office in Fridley, as well as our Metro West serving Hutchinson, and surrounding areas. BRIDGES to Success provides short and long-term supportive services to adults with physical and mental disabilities who are living at home, with a family member or out in the community.Since 2010, our well-trained and highly-dedicated home-care professionals have been working closely with individuals who need help building and maintaining independence. This commitment shines through in our mission:Building Relationships and Independence through Determination,Guidance and Educated Supports (BRIDGES)Job description for a BRIDGES Counselor (BC)?We are seeking an extraordinary, kind, and compassionate leader who can acts as an advocate, supporter, educator, and caregiver to individuals with disabilities. We believe in our clients and their right to live in the least-restrictive environment. You have the incredible opportunity to provide billable direct care through Individualized Housing Supports. Your mission is not just a job; it is a heartfelt commitment to uplift and empower the lives of the individuals you work with. With every interaction, you strive to cultivate, nurture, and enhance their community skills, fostering a sense of belonging and independence. You play a vital role in their sensory and motor development, helping them thrive socially and emotionally.What is a BC I & BC II position working with clients consist of along with the job responsibilities?Implementing and following the person-centered, positive practice behavior support plan for individuals to maintain or improve areas of independent living such as budgeting, maintaining services, meal prep/planning, employment, etc.Meet or exceed direct client time target of 90% with no more than 10% indirect time (driving, training, etc.).Demonstrate a working knowledge of consumer(s) history, skills, vulnerabilities, support plans and emergency procedures.Provide support and supervision as defined in each support plan, using therapeutic interventions, while ensuring consumer safety.Report improper or suspicious behavior, misconduct of co-workers, abuse, or neglect of residents internally to the DOS, or externally to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center within 24 hours of becoming aware of the incident.Encourage local community setting/resources by remaining within a 10 miles radius of the clients’ home.Regularly travel in the community, transport clients, and assure safe vehicle operation including all passengers wearing a seatbelt, respecting speed limits, following agency policy, maintaining current car insurance, and always possessing a valid driver’s license.Ability to develop and maintain professionally appropriate and respectful therapeutic relationships with each client and the client’s family; ability to maintain positive working relations with staff and other related persons.Maintain a clean, professional, and pleasant appearance for effective role modeling to the residents.Compensations: $18.00 to $19.00 per hour based on experienceSleep Overnights $10.85 between the hours of 12:00 pm to 6:00 amRequirements: For BC I & BC IIYou must be at least 18 years of age and be able to read, write, and speak English in a fluent manner.A valid Driver’s License, clean MVR & auto insurance (You will be using your personal vehicle to transport clients)The ability to pass a MN DHS background checkA working mobile device that can receive & send phone calls and capability of downloading application for documentationThe ability to make independent decisionsReliability and flexibility are necessary for success in this positionA positive mindsetAdditional Requirements: For BC IIA Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferredOR an Associate’s Degree in a Social Services DisciplineOR two years (4,174 hours) of supervised experience working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors as well as co-occurring mental disorders or neurocognitive disorder.Benefits:Health Insurance (Full-Time, 1 Year Waiting Period for Part-Time)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceSupplemental Insurance (Short-Term Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness)Paid Time OffPerformance-Based Wage IncreasesEmployee Assistance ProgramAPPLY TODAY!!!

Expected salary

$10.85 – 19 per hour

Location

Duluth, MN

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:42:42 GMT

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