Independent Living Support Specialist

CHOICES FOR PEOPLE CENTER; Arkansas; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Choices for People Center provides year-round support and instructional programs designed to aid individuals with disabilities in developing essential life skills, promoting inclusion, independence, self-sufficiency, and productivity; and aim to maximize the individual’s quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible.

Responsibilities include providing direct services to individuals, coordinating needs for each caseload, and advocating for clients with employers, agencies, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At minimum, 18 years of age.
• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individuals' needs, self-expression, and goals.
• Overseeing individuals and taking care of their needs and performing housekeeping duties.
• Delivers individualized services, training, and care for individuals in compliance with healthcare professionals’ instructions, their individual plan, and other specific guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of individuals’ requirements.
• Communicate with all stakeholders on a routine basis to share program changes, stay abreast of concerns and evaluate service delivery
• Maintain current, accurate, timely records for division.
• Actively participate in compliance reviews and audits to include tax functions if applicable.
• Uphold all policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed
• Operate facility's vehicles transporting individuals in compliance with policies and governmental statutes.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Choices for People Center provides year-round support and instructional programs designed to aid individuals with disabilities in developing essential life skills, promoting inclusion, independence, self-sufficiency, and productivity; and aim to maximize the individual’s quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible.

Responsibilities include providing direct services to individuals, coordinating needs for each caseload, and advocating for clients with employers, agencies, and