Community Living Specialist: North Central Metro (Entry Level Social Services, Flexible Scheduling)

Reach for Resources, Inc.•Minnetonka, MN

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Reach for Resources, Inc. as a Community Living Specialist and enjoy a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. This position offers flexibility, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute to your community. Plus, you'll enjoy great benefits like generous PTO, medical insurance (for full-time employees), and a focus on your well-being. If you're looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact, we’d love to have you on our team! The key goal of this position is to provide In-Home Supports and Semi-Independent Living Services on behalf of Reach for Resources, Inc. It is expected that Independent Living Skills Specialists (also referred to as Community Living Specialists) at Reach will work with each person, the person’s family, and the person’s team to develop, put into practice, and periodically evaluate a Community Living Plan for each person. It is also expected that Community Living Specialists at Reach for Resources will represent the agency in a courteous and professional manner in all phases of the position.

Requirements

Knowledge customarily acquired through post high school education; experience in the field may be substituted for education.
Communication skills, both oral and written.
Organizational skills.
Instructing skills.
The ability to perform within a team framework.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the ability to transport those served in employee’s own vehicle.
Ability to work independently within a defined set of policies, procedures and guidelines.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
A genuine interest in helping others.
A willingness to share your warm personality and sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable traveling to support individuals in their home in Brooklyn Park, Crystal, and the surrounding area.
Potential for travel to other areas of the Twin Cities as staffing needs require (up to 30 miles from their home).
Sporadic visits to our home office in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

To put into practice Reach Community Living services and philosophy, aid in self-awareness and in decision making for those assigned to work with.
Develop a trusting, supportive relationship with the person and their family.
Evaluate each person’s skills and needs using the Reach skills assessment, Coordinated Service Support Plan Addendum, Self-Management Assessment, and Individual Abuse and Prevention Plan.
Develop a program goal plan, with each person and their team input, which addresses mutually agreed upon need areas.
Put into action the program plan with technical assistance, resource information, and listening and helping skills.
Develop pleasant and respectful working relationships with parents, county social workers, contracted case managers, and other team members to encourage their participation in the person’s program plan.
Schedule regular appointments with each person and adhere to the schedule.
Establish a 24-hour-a-day plan for when person is in crisis.
Consult with agency Directors of Counseling and Recreation, other providers and other community resources in helping the person establish a social/recreational network.
Carry out all quarterly, semi-annual, and annual program planning and be responsible for typing all quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
Inspect and maintain files to make sure they are up-to-date and contain all required materials (i.e. skill assessment, CSSP Addendum, SMA, IAPP, annuals, quarterlies, face sheet, psychological test results, physicals, releases of information, contact sheets, etc.).
File their own documents.
Submit contact sheets and time sheets to the office in a timely manner.
Participate in resource and skill development with the Program Manager of Community Living and to ask for assistance in developing program planning if it is wanted or needed.
Participate in staff job evaluation with the department director and/or the Executive Director.
Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
Represent Reach in a positive, professional manner in speech and dress at all times and conduct all business with the utmost integrity.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.