Bridges Counselor II Job Hutchinson area,Minnesota USA,Social Work

The BRIDGES Counselor II provides a variety of billable services such as, but not limited to, housing stabilization, independent living services, employment services, behavior specialist services, and supported living services. Primary goals are to develop; maintain and improve the community skills of the consumers you are working with. This could be assisting with self-care, communication skills, community living and mobility, identifying and developing interests/strengths/weaknesses for gaining/maintaining employment, reduction /elimination of maladaptive behavior, sensory/motor development and socialization.

This job description is used for staff who will be providing Employment Exploration, Empoyment Development, and Empoyment Support services in and around McLeod and Meeker Counties.

Essential Duties and 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.

Understanding of service planning and person-centered planning and delivery.

General knowledge of social services, record keeping, reporting requirements and confidentiality.

Ability to create and follow plans set up for clients and uses creative ways to encourage participation.

If applicable, provide direct assistance, supervision and training for activities of daily living. This includes, but is not limited to: personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, grooming, nutrition, health care, support services, use of specialized equipment, etc.

Effectively assist clients and train in areas such as budgeting, organizing, medical appointments scheduling, and meal planning.

Effectively assist clients in all aspects of employment: this may include exploration (what type of work are they interested in performing), development (helping them learn skills to be a successful employee), and/or support (helping them maintain employment). Any or all of the skill building may take place on-the-job or off-site.

Ability to effectively communicate and use time management skills to train staff on new clients and communicate back with teams.

Objectively and professionally document progress with the client at the end of your shift.

Providing assistance with paperwork that is pertinent to continuation of services, such as Social Security paperwork.

Provide support and supervision as defined in each support plan, using therapeutic interventions, while ensuring consumer safety.

Communicate questions or concerns to the Waiver Behavior Professional, or the Behavior Analyst

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.

Assisting with setting up transportation services or learning how to utilize public transportation.

Ability to use a computer effectively, and complete word processing and data entry tasks.

Available to work flexible hours and locations, and feel comfortable driving in most weather conditions.

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 possessing a valid driver's license at all…