Community Living Support Specialist

Icon Fitness; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Team environment

Leave Time

Job summary

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is hiring a Community Living Support (CLS) Worker to assist individuals in achieving personal independence and community participation. You will support access to recreational, volunteer, and community activities while following IPOS plans and safety protocols.

Daily duties include coordinating with the BHH team, facilitating health education, tracking referrals, and supporting chronic disease management.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Knowledge of intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health issues is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families, natural supports, and providers.
• Lived experience with mental illness, intellectual/ developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and services to individuals served as identified in the IPOS.
• Adhere to agency policy and procedures for assisting individuals with medication setup and/or delivery.
• Assist in finding and maintaining volunteer opportunities if desired.
• Work effectively with providers, families, natural supports, and case managers concerning assessments, treatment planning, and service implementation.
• Will assist with preserving the health and safety of individuals served to support the most integrated and independent setting.
• Ability to prepare progress notes, reports, and required documentation according to agency clinical documentation standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions, standards of practice, and emergency protocol.

Skills

Communication skills

I/DD knowledge

Mental health knowledge

Driver's license

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is hiring a Community Living Support (CLS) Worker to assist individuals in achieving personal independence and community participation. You will support access to recreational, volunteer, and community activities while following IPOS plans and safety protocols.

Daily duties include coordinating with the BHH team, facilitating health education, tracking referrals, and supporting chronic disease management.