Community Living Specialist | Direct Support Professional | $20-$22.50 hour | Bolivar, MO.
About The Position
Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together, we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all. Our team is growing, and we are seeking a dedicated Community Living Specialist to join our team in Bolivar, MO. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you! As a Community Living Specialist with Easterseals, you'll work alongside people with disabilities to help them thrive in their homes and their community.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive PTO
- retirement
- health benefits package for full-time team members
- Yearly raise opportunities
- Job training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
