Community Living Specialist; Entry Level Job Minnetonka area,Minnesota USA,Healthcare

Position: Community Living Specialist (Entry Level, Full or Part Time with Flexible Scheduling)

Community Living Specialist

Pay: $19/hr + mileage

Join Reach for Resources, Inc. as a Community Living Specialist and enjoy a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. This position offers flexibility, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute to your community. Plus, you'll enjoy great benefits like generous PTO, medical insurance (for full-time employees), and a focus on your well-being.

If you're looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact, we’d love to have you on our team!

Summary of

Job Description

The key goal of this position is to provide In-Home Supports and Semi-Independent Living Services on behalf of Reach for Resources, Inc. It is expected that Independent Living Skills Specialists (also referred to as Community Living Specialists) at Reach will work with each person, the person’s family, and the person’s team to develop, put into practice, and periodically evaluate a Community Living Plan for each person.

It is also expected that Community Living Specialists at Reach for Resources will represent the agency in a courteous and professional manner in all phases of the position.

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Essential

Job Duties

Individuals Served:
To put into practice Reach Community Living services and philosophy, aid in self-awareness and in decision making for those assigned to work with. Also of critical importance is the development of a trusting, supportive relationship with the person and their family.

To evaluate each person’s skills and needs using the Reach skills assessment, Coordinated Service Support Plan Addendum, Self-Management Assessment, and Individual Abuse and Prevention Plan.

Develop a program goal plan, with each person and their team input, which addresses mutually agreed upon need areas.

Put into action the program plan with technical assistance, resource information, and listening and helping skills.

Develop pleasant and respectful working relationships with parents, county social workers, contracted case managers, and other team members to encourage their participation in the person’s program plan. Staff may also need to clarify with family or others what type of role or interaction may be most helpful in working with each person and/or family.

Schedule regular appointments with each person and adhere to the schedule.

To establish a 24-hour-a-day plan for when person is in crisis.

To consult with agency Directors of Counseling and Recreation, other providers and other community resources in helping the person establish a social/recreational network.

To carry out all quarterly, semi-annual, and annual program planning and be responsible for typing all quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports. Staff will also be expected to make sure that all team members receive copies of the reports in a timely fashion.

General

Inspect and maintain files to make sure they are up-to-date and contain all required materials (i.e. skill assessment, CSSP Addendum, SMA, IAPP, annuals, quarterlies, face sheet, psychological test results, physicals, releases of information, contact sheets, etc.). All staff are expected to file their own documents.

To submit contact sheets and time sheets to the office in a timely manner.

To participate in resource and skill development with the Program Manager of Community Living and to ask for assistance in developing program planning if it is wanted or needed. Such assistance may also come from the Director of Counseling, Director of Recreation, or Executive Director.

To participate in staff job evaluation with the department director and/or the Executive Director.

To attend and participate in regular staff meetings.

Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times

Represent Reach in a positive, professional manner in speech and dress at all times and conduct all business with the utmost integrity.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Core Competencies

Successful Community Living Specialists possess the following characteristics and abilities.

Integrity/Motivation: Puts in consistent effort to complete job duties. Finds ways to go above and beyond. Able to work independently with little oversight to reach goals and adhere to performance standards.

Flexibility/Adaptability: Has actively sought to learn new things on own initiative. Has responded positively to change and adapted to new situations quickly. Able to take on a diverse range of tasks equally. We follow DHS guidelines as a licensed provider, which is why changes may occur.

Initiative/Independence: Able to work things out without having to be shown too often. Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Alert to opportunities to contribute appropriately without being told. Able to spot and implement opportunities for improving situations. Time management- prioritizing work and meeting positions billable goals. Meeting target goals 75% billable or above.

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