Community Integrated Living Specialist

Community Link • Aviston, IL

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About The Position

Provides daily living support and assistance to individuals in a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA), under the supervision of the CILA Team Leader and with support from the Supported Living Program Manager. The role supports residents’ daily living skills, personal care, community participation, medication needs, and economic self-sufficiency. It also includes maintaining positive relationships with residents and families, completing required documentation, helping maintain the home, and following safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance.
• Pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with a score of 80% or higher.
• Ability to develop effective communication skills through instruction and training, adapt to changing program needs, and demonstrate genuine interest in clients’ welfare.
• Ability to develop knowledge of behavior principles through instruction and training.
• Ability to learn basic computer operations for client data tracking, incident reporting, and other processes identified by supervisory staff.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write routine reports and simple correspondence; interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals; and present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving American money and measurements, and compute percentages.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting, driving the agency van, assisting with wheelchairs and client transfers or ambulation, and staying awake during the work shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a residential setting with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Train and guide residents in activities of daily living, community integration, and economic self-sufficiency skills.
• Provide direct personal care or oversight as needed.
• Provide customer service to residents and families and maintain positive relationships and communication.
• Monitor and document residents’ medication regimens, and bring health issues to a supervisor’s attention.
• Participate in the community to help residents use resources and develop natural supports, including providing client transportation.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Prepare and use household necessities, including food and program and cleaning supplies, and maintain the home’s appearance through daily housekeeping.
• Follow and maintain safety procedures and participate in safety drills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED