Social Services Supported Community Living Specialist

Nishna Productions Inc • Red Oak, IA

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About The Position

This is a part time benefit eligible position in Red Oak, IA. The hours are Thursday/Friday 3pm-11pm, and every other weekend 9am-11pm. This is a hire on benefit eligible position. 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 their rights and needs are met.
• 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 and provide 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.
• Ensure individuals receiving care are never left unsupervised.
• Complete all records and documentation as per procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and health standards in the residence.
• Stay informed of programming and administrative changes.
• Maintain confidentiality of written and verbal information.
• Document behaviors and assist in writing intervention plans.
• Monitor and document physician-ordered diets.
• 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