Individual Support Worker

Join Owen Health Care Inc. as a Part‑Time Individual Support Worker and help positively impact the lives of children and adolescents. You will utilize your experience working with youth who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, develop strong relationships with families, and collaborate with professionals. Our workers travel to the homes of our children and adolescents. You will receive great benefits, including a 401(k) and competitive hourly pay.

Owen Health Care Inc. is a state‑licensed agency accredited by The Joint Commission. We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co‑occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities—including children and the elderly. We are passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well‑being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care.

As a Part‑Time Individual Support Worker at Owen Health Care, you will play a pivotal role in assisting behavioral therapists to create effective behavioral therapy programs tailored to children and adolescents. Your responsibilities include implementing individualized service plans, providing behavioral interventions in home and community settings, managing youth with behavioral challenges, ensuring a safe environment, monitoring and documenting observations, and developing engaging recreational activities that support the youth’s emotional and social growth.

To excel as an Individual Support Worker at Owen Health Care Inc., you must possess a college degree with one year of work experience or a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and three years of supervised experience in implementing positive behavior support plans and teaching ADL/Instrumental skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with children and their families.

The ability to work independently while following established protocols and guidelines is crucial. You should also demonstrate empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children and adolescents in a supportive and nurturing manner. Prior experience in behavioral interventions and a commitment to ongoing professional development are highly valued attributes for this role.