Caregiver Support Specialist

1 month ago


Kingsford, Michigan, United States Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System Full time
Job Overview

Position Summary:

This role offers flexible hours based on demand, providing essential support to families.

Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System is a Community Mental Health organization dedicated to assisting individuals facing serious mental health challenges, emotional disturbances, substance use disorders, and intellectual or developmental disabilities across various counties. Established in 1995, our organization has a long-standing commitment to community-based services.

Role Objective:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to fulfill the role of Caregiver Support Specialist. This position is designed to offer caregivers intermittent relief, helping them manage the daily pressures associated with caring for their loved ones. The goal of respite services is to promote a sustainable living environment within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

To ensure effective service delivery, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. Employees are expected to adhere to job-related instructions and perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Core Duties:

  • Safely transports individuals to community activities as outlined in their service plans, ensuring proper procedures for loading and unloading are followed.
  • Advocates for and protects the rights of recipients.
  • Utilizes verbal, nonverbal, behavioral, or physical interventions as per Northpointe training protocols.
  • Engages individuals in their daily activities, modifying them as necessary to enhance participation.
  • Documents relevant data in the individuals' electronic medical records.
  • Maintains a safe and supportive environment for individuals, colleagues, and the community.
  • Ensures a clean driving record is upheld.

Qualifications:

This position actively supports the mission and values of Northpointe.

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Capable of implementing health and safety measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Demonstrated understanding of individual service plans and ability to report on activities.
  • Must have a clean legal record.
  • Completion of training in recipient rights is required.
  • Ability to perform basic first aid and emergency response is essential.


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