hour | Saint Joseph, MO.

Easterseals Midwest•Saint Joseph, MO

2h•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. The Community Living Specialist provides daily assistance and supports for individuals with disabilities living in their home. This position provides support, education and advocacy as outlined in the individual’s support plan and ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have basic computer skills and be able to work with a variety of computer systems.
Driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct supports to individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and implements activities related to Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and works towards plan outcomes and objectives. Performs all required documentation and ensures organizational, funder and accreditation requirements are met. Reviews all organizational communications each shift.
Provides education, assistance, mentoring and support to individuals. Supports provided may include bathing, personal hygiene activities, dressing, cooking according to dietary guidelines, maintaining a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, transportation, etc.
Provides assistance, education and modeling behaviors when supporting individuals during community outings and social opportunities.
Administers medications and provides medical care and support according to physician orders and RN delegations. Communicates changes in functioning, health status or behaviors to support team. Accompanies individuals to medical appointments, communicates physician orders to the team and completes necessary documentation.
Provides positive behavioral interventions as outlined in ISP or behavior development plan.
Attends all required staff meetings and opportunities for ongoing education and training.