Easterseals Midwest·Bolivar, Missouri
Provide daily assistance, education, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities to help them thrive in their homes and community. Responsibilities include implementing Individual Support Plans, administering medications, and providing positive behavioral interventions.
This is for overnight shifts.
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Our team is growing, and we are seeking a dedicated Community Living Specialist to join our team in Bolivar, MO. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you! As a Community Living Specialist with Easterseals, you'll work alongside people with disabilities to help them thrive in their homes and their community.
Reviews and implements activities related to Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and works towards plan outcomes and objectives. Performs all required documentation and ensures organizational, funder and accreditation requirements are met. Reviews all organizational communications each shift.
Provides education, assistance, mentoring and support to individuals. Supports provided may include bathing, personal hygiene activities, dressing, cooking according to dietary guidelines, maintaining a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, transportation, etc.
Provides assistance, education and modeling behaviors when supporting individuals during community outings and social opportunities.
Administers medications and provides medical care and support according to physician orders and RN delegations. Communicates changes in functioning, health status or behaviors to support team. Accompanies individuals to medical appointments, communicates physician orders to the team and completes necessary documentation.
Provides positive behavioral interventions as outlined in ISP or behavior development plan.
Attends all required staff meetings and opportunities for ongoing education and training.
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Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation. Basic computer skills are required, and experience providing direct support to individuals with disabilities is preferred.
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