Copy of Group Home Supported Community Living Specialist

Shelby American, Inc.; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health challenges in their daily lives. In this full-time role, you will teach essential skills for independence, advocate for individual rights, and provide a safe, therapeutic environment. Your work will involve coordinating health needs, assisting with community services, and fostering personal growth among those you support. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working alongside a dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping others and committed to quality care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hire-on bonus

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with individuals with mental health issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assist individuals with mental health issues in daily living activities.
• Supervise individual goals and provide a supportive atmosphere.
• Document behaviors and assist in writing intervention plans.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Teamwork

Sound judgment in emergencies

Teaching skills

Ability to work with individuals exhibiting behavioral disorders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Group Home 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 full-time position, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 12pm-8pm and every other Saturday and Sunday 6am-8pm. This position qualifies for a hire-on bonus.

Responsibilities:

1. Teach, train, and assist individuals with mental health issues in developing skills for independence in daily living activities, including:
1. Coordinating health and medical needs.
2. Training individuals to manage their own health and medical needs.
3. Developing coping skills to improve mental illness symptoms.
4. Maintaining skills for better community participation.
5. Assisting individuals in accessing community services.
6. Advocating for individuals’ rights and needs.
7. Preparing individualized diet plans as needed.
8. Writing Individualized Intervention Plans.
9. Providing emergency/safety skills training.
10. Training in managing personal business and property.
11. Training in budgeting.
12. Providing transportation (doctor’s appointments, church, etc.).
13. Training in daily living skills.
2. Orient new individuals in their home, assess their skills, and provide input for progress reports and Person-Centered Plans (PCP).
3. Supervise individual goals and complete data collection.
4. Supervise finances to guide budgeting for personal needs.
5. Provide a supportive and therapeutic atmosphere.
6. Supervise care and use of personal property.
7. Train new staff on duties and agency policies.
8. Follow the assigned work schedule.
9. Never leave individuals receiving twenty-four-hour care unsupervised.
10. Complete all records and documentation per established procedures.
11. Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
12. Ensure cleanliness, safety, and health standards in the residence.
13. Stay informed of programming and administrative updates.
14. Maintain confidentiality of all written and verbal information.
15. Document behaviors and assist in writing intervention plans.
16. Handle other duties as assigned by the Team Leader and Director of Residential Services.
17. Monitor and document individual’s physician-ordered diet as needed.
18. Assist individuals with daily living activities, including meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping.
19. Ensure client safety from environmental hazards.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide quality care.
2. Transport individuals.
3. Provide training in daily living skills.
4. Maintain housekeeping standards.
5. Work with individuals who have behavioral problems, including aggression.
6. Provide a supportive and therapeutic atmosphere.
7. Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation.
8. Exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
9. Work according to the assigned schedule and remain alert during overnight shifts.
10. Complete documentation according to agency requirements.
11. Work independently to ensure the welfare and safety of individuals served.
12. Comply with HIPAA regulations.
13. Understand and comply with Chapter 57 rules and regulations.
14. Participate in agency investigations as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Must not have or be a carrier of serious infectious or communicable diseases.
2. Must be at least 18 years old.
3. High school diploma or GED preferred.
4. Previous experience with individuals with mental health issues preferred.
5. Experience in teaching skills related to cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene preferred.
6. Sound judgment in emergencies.
7. Obtain and maintain a valid Iowa Chauffeur’s license.
8. Successful completion of pre-employment physical, TB Tine, and drug screenings.
9. Complete DIA approved medication management class.
10. Willingness to work with individuals exhibiting behavioral disorders.
11. Willingness to clean biological fluids/waste.
12. Ability and desire to work as part of a team.
13. Good verbal and written communication skills.
14. Self-motivated.
15. No legal convictions for assault, abuse, or bodily injury.
16. Participate in DIA inspections as needed.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to travel up to 70 miles.
2. Ability to enter and exit homes that may not be universally accessible.
3. Ability to perform laundry duties while carrying items.
4. Ability to work a full scheduled shift.
5. Ability to carry supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
6. Ability to provide physical care as needed.
7. Ability to assist individuals with mobility.
8. Ability to perform routine household tasks.
9. Ability to assist individuals in a wheelchair.
10. Ability to assist individuals in the shower or bath.
11. Ability to carry purchases from car to house.
12. Ability to perform snow removal as necessary.