Independent Living Specialist

Essential Duties

• Treat people we serve with dignity, respect, equity, and unconditional positive regard.
• Uphold and integrate principles of a trauma-informed system of care, including safety, trustworthiness & transparency, collaboration & mutuality, empowerment, and historical & cultural considerations.
• Actively participate in fostering a therapeutic environment in a manner that facilitates progress toward individualized treatment goals.
• Support resident engagement and social connection, both within Company programming and in the external community. Advocate for individuals served to actively participate and be included in their communities and facilitate meaningful community involvement aligned with their personal goals, preferences, and desires.
• Support the design and implementation of individualized, community-based experiences that align with client interests and leverage staff expertise (e.g., vocational, educational, social skills, nutrition education, money management).
• Regularly review all resident treatment plans and carry out identified interventions aligned with individual treatment goals. Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure ILP treatment plans are current, comprehensive, and reflective of each client's evolving needs, goals, and preferences.
• Actively participate in activity programming, community events, and in both group and individual endeavors that support residents' interests and treatment needs. This may include both on-site and community-based programming. Facilitate resident groups and lead activities designed to promote independent living skills, fostering personal growth, self-sufficiency, and community engagement.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Manager to ensure each ILP client receives appropriate guidance and support through timely check-ins and coordination of medical, therapy, and other essential appointments.
• Collaborate with relevant team members, including Program Managers and the Facilities team, to oversee all physical aspects of the homes, ensure comfort and safety, conduct regular apartment checks, and ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
• Support residents in activities of daily living (including but not limited to laundry, room checks, hygiene, nutrition, etc.) in accordance with individual treatment plans and best practices.
• Establish positive therapeutic rapport with residents, maintaining therapeutic boundaries in accordance with policies, procedures, and assigned training content.
• Supervise residents' self-administration of medication. Complete required training and review relevant policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to supervision of residents' self-administration of medication.
• Provide transportation for residents to and from appointments or other designated activities as assigned by the Program Manager.
• Provide emergency response and/or intervention for residents within the scope of training protocols, as outlined by policies and licensing regulations. This includes medical, psychiatric, or behavioral crises, and fire/emergency response protocols.
• Communicate resident needs to Program Manager and other relevant team members in a timely manner in accordance with degree of urgency to promote safety and support for the individual and the milieu.
• Utilize the electronic health record system to complete treatment documentation, as assigned by Program Manager and in accordance with policies, procedures, licensing regulations and best practice standards of person-centered care.
• Utilize all electronic systems essential to assigned duties, including Microsoft 365, Datis, Relias, and Net Suite. Utilize Company email for internal communication. Check email during each shift to ensure important communications are received.
• Attend and actively engage in regularly scheduled supervision. Communicate concerns and challenges to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Exercise professionalism and conduct in line with the organization's mission.
• Understand and uphold the Company's community expectations, policies and procedures, licensing regulations, and standards of care.
• Monitor and maintain the physical environment ensuring all space and equipment is clean and in good working order. Items or conditions requiring attention are to be communicated to the Program Manager promptly. Uphold cleanliness standards to promote a therapeutic caregiving environment for residents.
• Work as a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary team. Establish and maintain positive working rapport with other team members. Observe professional conduct and communication with other team members. Actively contribute to positive workplace culture and strong staff morale.
• Consistently engage with clients, family members, external supports, vendors and visitors professionally and respectfully, in accordance with signed release of information and HIPAA regulations.
• Work all regularly scheduled shifts and exercise a reasonable degree of flexibility to work in accordance with the organization's…