Community Living Specialist | Direct Support Professional | $20-$22.50 hour | Overnight

eastersealsmidwest; Niles (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Yearly raises

Job training

PTO & retirement benefits

Health benefits

Job summary

Easterseals Midwest is seeking a dedicated Community Living Specialist in Bolivar, MO. You will support individuals with disabilities at home and in the community, implementing ISPs and advocating for quality outcomes.

The role is full-time with 12-hour shifts, opportunities for overtime, and yearly raises. Comprehensive PTO, retirement, and health benefits are included for full-time teammates.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience providing direct supports to individuals with disabilities preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and implements ISP activities and ensures plan outcomes are met.
• Provides education, assistance, mentoring and support to individuals and caregivers.
• Assists with daily living activities and transportation as needed.
• Administers medications and coordinates appointments with RN delegation.
• Attends staff meetings and ongoing training.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is for overnight shifts.

You can earn more, grow more, andBe More at Easterseals.

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.

Community makes us all stronger.

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.

Position Summary:

The Community Living Specialist provides daily assistance and supports for individuals with disabilities living in their home. This position provides support, education and advocacy as outlined in the individual’s support plan and ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards.

• Full-Time employment
• 12-hour shifts
• Pay based on individual experience
• Eligible for additional shifts and overtime
• Yearly raise opportunities
• Job training
• Comprehensive PTO, retirement, and health benefits package for full-time team members

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience providing direct supports to individuals with disabilities preferred.
• 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.

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