Community Guide Full-Time Meck

Lifespan; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Health benefits

401k / 403b match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifespan is seeking a dedicated individual to help people with disabilities live, work, and participate in their communities. You will coordinate community resources, assist in ISP goals, and support housing and furnishings choices while advocating for participants.

Responsibilities include counseling, training on self-directed services, and flexible scheduling to meet participants' needs. Training is provided, with a strong emphasis on safety and independent living.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license for a minimum of two consecutive years.
• Criminal record and healthcare registry check required.
• Pass driving record check if providing transportation.

Responsibilities

• Inform and coordinate community resources among primary, preventive, and chronic care providers.
• Assist in locating non-Medicaid community supports and ISP-related resources.
• Assist in locating housing options and furnishings for personal residence.
• Provide instruction and counseling guiding problem solving and decision making.
• Advocate on behalf of the participant.
• Support the participant in ISP preparation and implementation.
• Provide training on the Individual and Family Directed Supports Option if applicable.
• Coordinate with Financial Supports Services for self-directed budgets.
• Assist with developing staff schedules and outlining duties for self-directed services.
• Explain staff qualifications, documentation, and record-keeping requirements.

Skills

Instruction & counseling

Advocacy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hoyer lift

Gait belt

Job description

At sunrise, a different kind of adventure begins. One where every step helps illuminate the abilities of children and adults with disabilities.Here, our hero doesn’t seek glory, but the possibility of opening doors to education, empowering meaningful employment, and creating joyful moments of enrichment. With compassion as your compass and integrity as your guide, you will help others live, work, and play fully in their communities today and throughout their lifetime.Alongside a team united by purpose, you will discover that true impact isn’t measured in miles traveled, but in lives brightened, independence gained, and potential revealed.If you’re ready to help others shine and grow with them along the way, your adventure starts here.Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM/ 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMWhat you’ll get:Competitive payFlexible schedules including full and part time opportunitiesPaid trainingFull time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!What you’ll do:Responsible for Informing and coordinating community resources including coordination among primary, preventative, and chronic care providers.Assist in locating and accessing non-Medicaid community supports and resources that are related to achieving Individual Support Plans (ISP) goals.Assist in locating options for renting or purchasing a personal residence, assisting with purchasing furnishings for the personal residence.Provide instruction and counseling which guides the participant in problem solving and decision making.Advocate on behalf of the participant.Support the person in preparing, participating in and implementing the Individual Support Plan (ISP).Provide training on the Individual and Family Directed Supports Option, if the participant is considering directing services and supports.Assist management with guidance of the individual budget.Assist with coordinating of services with the Financial Supports Services provider, if the participant is self-directing services under the Employer of Record Model, including guidance on use of the individual and family directed budget (self-directed budget).Provide information on recruiting, hiring, managing, training, evaluating, and changing support staff, if the participant is self-directing services.Assist with the development of schedules and outlining staff duties, if the participant is self-directing services.Assist with understanding staff qualifications, documentation and record keeping requirements, if the participant is self-directing services.Provide on-going information to assure that participants and their families/representatives understand the responsibilities involved with self-direction, including reporting on expenditures and other relevant information and training.Coordinate services with the Agency with Choice if the participant is directing services under the Agency with Choice Model.Be available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and overtime as required.Depending on the person you support, you may be required to:Administer medications. Training is provided. Nursing team supports you.Provide transportation to and from designated sites.Assist people with mobility needs, e.g. utilize transfer techniques, a Hoyer lift and/or gait belt. Training is provided.What you need:Must be at least 18 years of agePossess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of two consecutive yearsPass criminal record and healthcare registry checkPass driving record check if providing transportationHigh school graduate or equivalent (GED)Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesNote: Current First Aid/CPR blended or classroom certification is required. If you do not currently have certification from an approved provider, our American Red Cross certified instructors will provide you the training.Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)LIFESPAN is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. LIFESPAN is an equal opportunity employer.