Easterseals Midwest·Duquesne, Missouri
The Community Living Specialist provides daily assistance, education, and advocacy to individuals with disabilities to help them thrive in their homes and community. Responsibilities include implementing Individual Support Plans, assisting with personal care, administering medications, and documenting progress.
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Our team is growing, and we are seeking a dedicated Community Living Specialist to join our team in Joplin, 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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Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Experience providing direct support to individuals with disabilities is preferred, along with basic computer proficiency.
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