Community Living Support (CLS) - Independent Enterprises - Covington, GA

View Point Health; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(a) retirement plan

Job summary

View Point Health in Covington, GA is hiring a Community Living Support (CLS) Worker to provide direct support to individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities. The role focuses on building independent living skills, personal care, and community participation in home and community settings.

Duties include one-to-one interaction, supervision, transportation to activities, and collaboration with a team.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Must pass background check and drug screen."

Responsibilities

• One-to-one interactions to increase/maintain self-sufficiency.
• Provide assistance and supervision for individuals with IDD.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Transport individuals to community services and events.
• Attend training sessions as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

• Location 8201 Hazelbrand Road,Covington, GA, 30014,United States
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 100%
• Manage Others No

Description

View Point Health

Job Title: Community Living Support (CLS) (Direct Support Professional)

Job Code: SSS010/ Client Support Worker

Job Hours: Monday-Friday & Some Weekends - 11:00am to 7:00pm and 9:30am to 2:30pm

Base Location: Onsite - Covington, GA. (Newton Co.)

Independent Enterprises provides community access services. The goal is to provide individuals with information and training which will foster self-sufficiency and allow the individual to be included in their community to the degree they desire. Using the principles of person-centered planning, services are delivered according to the individual service plan in group and individual, center-based and community settings.

Community Access Services are designed to assist the individual with an intellectual developmental disability in acquiring, retaining, or improving self-help, socialization, and the adaptive skills required for active community participation and independent functioning outside the individual’s home or family home. One of our team members would be happy to schedule a tour and interview so that you or your family members can learn more about our services.

The Community Living Supports (CLS) Worker will provide support to individuals with intellectual developmental disability in the home and community settings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• One-to-one interactions with the individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities to increase/maintain self-sufficiency through skill building in areas such independent living skills, health care, personal care training and behavioral/productivity needs.
• Provide assistance and general supervision for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.
• Supervise and assist individuals with activities of daily living.
• Assisting the individuals with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, cleaning and other household duties
• Transporting individuals to and from community services and social events
• Attend training sessions as needed and all
• Assist the CAI program as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of relevant job-related training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• One (1) year experience with similar work experience.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid time Off (15 Days through 4yrs/18 Days 5yrs through 7yrs/21 Days 8 + yrs)
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays (which includes floating cultural/Spiritual/Service Reflection/floating holiday)
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• Tuition forgiveness (PSLF)
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area.It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.