Community Living Specialist | Direct Support Professional | $20-$22.50 hour | Buffalo, MO.

Easterseals Midwest•Buffalo, MO

About The Position

The Community Living Specialist provides daily assistance and support to individuals with disabilities who live in their homes. The role provides support, education, and advocacy according to each individual’s support plan and ensures services meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements, and accreditation standards. The specialist helps individuals work toward their goals and participate in their homes and communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills and ability to work with a variety of computer systems.
Driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct support to individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Review and implement activities related to Individual Support Plans (ISPs), working toward the plans’ outcomes and objectives.
Complete required documentation and ensure organizational, funder, and accreditation requirements are met.
Review organizational communications each shift.
Provide education, assistance, mentoring, and support to individuals.
Assist with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, cooking according to dietary guidelines, maintaining a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, and transportation.
Support, educate, and model behaviors during community outings and social opportunities.
Administer medications and provide medical care and support according to physician orders and RN delegations.
Communicate changes in functioning, health status, or behavior to the support team.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments, communicate physician orders to the team, and complete necessary documentation.
Provide positive behavioral interventions as outlined in an ISP or behavior development plan.
Attend required staff meetings and ongoing education and training.