Independent Living Support Specialist

catalight; Keaau (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Hawaii is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help adults with disabilities develop skills and achieve independence in program, community, or home settings.

You will implement individual plans, promote health and safety, provide personal care as needed, document activities in our web platforms, attend trainings, and support participants with dignity and respect in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to achieve independence.
• Implement the participant's Individual Plan.
• Follow guidelines to promote health and safety.
• Monitor, respond to and report issues to the Case Coordinator or supervisor.
• Provide personal care and daily living assistance as needed.
• Complete participant-related data and documentation via the FoC web platform by deadlines.
• Submit timesheets, leave requests, credentialing documents, and training records via FoC platforms.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe environment.
• Respond to emergencies per FoC procedures.
• Report safety concerns to the Program Manager or supervisor.

Skills

Patience

Cultural respect

Communication

Confidentiality

HIPAA

Computer literacy

Diversity awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

iPad/Tablet

Job description

Easterseals Hawaii is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help adults with disabilities develop skills and achieve independence in program, community, or home settings.

You will implement individual plans, promote health and safety, provide personal care as needed, document activities in our web platforms, attend trainings, and support participants with dignity and respect in a collaborative team environment.