Group Home Supported Community Living Specialist

Nishna Productions Inc • IA

103d

About The Position

This is a part time benefit eligible position in Essex, IA. The hours are Monday-Tuesday 3pm-11pm and every other weekend 9am-11pm. The Supported Community Living Specialist (SCLS) is directly responsible to the Team Leader to which they are assigned and the Director of Residential Services. This is a part-time/full-time, Para-professional level position.

Requirements

• Must not have or be a carrier of serious infectious or communicable diseases.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Require high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer previous experience in teaching cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene skills.
• Exercise sound judgment in immediate decision-making situations.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Iowa Chauffeur’s license.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, TB Tine, and drug screenings.
• Complete a 10-hour med-management class.
• Willingness to work with individuals with behavioral disorders.
• Willingness to clean biological fluids/waste.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Must not have been legally convicted of assault, abuse, or bodily injury.

Responsibilities

• Teach, train, and assist individuals in developing skills for independence in daily living activities.
• Coordinate health and medical needs.
• Train individuals to manage their own health and medical needs.
• Develop or maintain skills for better community participation.
• Assist individuals in accessing community services.
• Facilitate participation in at least one community activity each week.
• Assist individuals in advocacy procedures to ensure rights and meet needs.
• Prepare individualized diet plans as needed.
• Write Individualized Intervention Plans for each individual served.
• Provide emergency/safety skills training.
• Train individuals in managing personal business and property.
• Provide training in budgeting.
• Provide transportation for appointments and activities.
• Assist individuals with daily living skills.
• Orient new individuals in their home and assess their skills.
• Supervise individual goals and complete data collection.
• Supervise individual finances for budgeting guidance.
• Provide a supportive and therapeutic atmosphere.
• Supervise individual care and assist with purchases.
• Train new staff on duties and agency policies.
• Follow the assigned work schedule.
• Never leave individuals receiving 24-hour care unsupervised.
• Complete all records and documentation.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and health standards in the residence.
• Keep informed of programming and administrative information.
• Maintain confidentiality of written and verbal information.
• Document behaviors and provide information for intervention plans.
• Monitor and document individual’s physician-ordered diet.
• Ensure clients are safe from environmental hazards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees