Group Home Supported Community Living Specialist

Nishna Productions Inc • Red Oak, IL

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About The Position

This is a full time, awake overnight position, is Red Oak, Ia. The hours are Sunday-Tuesday and every other Saturday 8pm-6am. This position is eligible for a hire on bonus. The Group Home Supported Community Living Specialist (SCLS) is directly responsible to the Team Leader to which they are assigned and the Director of Residential Services.

Requirements

• Must not have or be a carrier of serious infectious or communicable diseases.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prefer high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer previous experience working with individuals with mental health issues.
• Prefer experience in teaching skills of cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
• 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 DIA approved med-management class.
• Willingness to work with individuals who have 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 any type of assault, abuse, or bodily injury.
• Participate in agency investigations and inspections as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach, train, and assist individuals with mental health issues in developing skills for independence in daily living activities.
• Coordinate health and medical needs.
• Train individuals to take care of their own health and medical needs.
• Develop and utilize coping skills to improve symptoms of mental illness.
• Assist individuals in becoming independent in accessing community services.
• Assist in advocacy procedures to ensure rights and meet needs, interests, and choices.
• Prepare individualized diet plans to meet nutritional needs.
• Write Individualized Intervention Plans for each individual.
• Provide emergency/safety skills training.
• Provide training in personal business and property management.
• Provide training in budgeting.
• Provide transportation for appointments and community activities.
• 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 use of personal property.
• Train new staff on duties and agency policies.
• Follow the assigned work schedule.
• Never leave individuals receiving twenty-four-hour care unsupervised.
• Complete all records and documentation as per established procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and health standards in the residence.
• Keep informed of programming and administrative changes.
• Maintain confidentiality of written and verbal information.
• Document behaviors and provide information for intervention plans.
• Monitor and document on individual’s physician ordered diet.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as meal preparation, laundry, and bathing.
• Ensure clients are safe from environmental hazards.

What This Job Offers

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