D185 - IDD-CSDC - Care Extender

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Care Extender

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families.

Position Overview:

IDD Care Extenders provide supportive interventions to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, promoting socialization, wellness, self-advocacy, and the development of natural supports and community living skills. Utilizing personal life experiences, Care Extenders build trust, confidence, and hope, while helping individuals recognize their strengths and address unmet needs. The hourly wage for this position is $7.25.

Location/Schedule:

750 Hazel Street, Macon, Ga – Sunday-Saturday (Part-time) 1^st Shift 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm  

2nd Shift 2pm-11pm or 3pm-12 Midnight

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocate for and empower individuals with disabilities.
• Share valuable resources and support skill-building.
• Foster relationships and community connections.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion.
• Lived experience: Must have a diagnosis of Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD); dual diagnosis with mental health conditions is acceptable.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.