Community Living Specialist: North Central Metro (Entry Level Social/Human Services)
Community Living Specialist: North Central Metro (Entry Level Social/Human Services)
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Job Description
Community Living Specialist
Pay: $18/hr mileage
Note: We are recruiting for a Community Living Specialist who is comfortable traveling to support individuals in their home in Brooklyn Park and the surrounding area. Please note that this position will require sporadic visits to our home office in Minnetonka Minnesota. Applicants must be comfortable with the potential for travel to other areas of the Twin Cities as staffing needs require (up to 30 miles from their home). Mileage is reimbursed.
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 youll enjoy great benefits like generous PTO medical insurance (for fulltime employees) and a focus on your wellbeing. If youre looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact wed love to have you on our team!
Summary of Job Description
The key goal of this position is to provide InHome Supports and SemiIndependent 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 persons family and the persons 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.
See our work in action here: Reach Community Living: Live Work Play
Essential Job Duties
Served
- To put into practice Reach Community Living services and philosophy aid in selfawareness 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 persons skills and needs using the Reach skills assessment Coordinated Service Support Plan Addendum SelfManagement 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 persons 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 24houraday 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 semiannual and annual program planning and be responsible for typing all quarterly semiannual and annual reports. Staff will also be expected to make sure that all team members receive copies of the reports in a timely fashion.
2. General
- Inspect and maintain files to make sure they are uptodate 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.
- Interpersonal effectiveness/Communication: Communicates consistently following 24hour rule Manages conflict or other sensitive issues tactfully and effectively. Able to adapt behavior to a wide range of people. Meets people where theyre at. Does not take onesizefitsall approach person centered communication.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Environment: Office environment remote work or infield meetings.
- Schedule: May include weekends nights and holidays as needed depending on employees schedule and individuals served. This is not a typical 95 position; scheduling can have significant flexibility.
- Physical demands: Light lifting (under 20lbs) sitting and standing walking driving verbal communication seeing and hearing.
Additional Information
In addition to salary Reach for Resources offers excellent employee benefits such as health and dental insurance for full time employees. This position works out wonderfully for college students and graduate students. Other benefits include:
- Paid vacation/sick time
- 13 floating holidays annually (for F/T employees)
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Personable and fun coworkers (if we do say so ourselves)
- Caring supportive supervisors
- Plenty of chances to wear your jeans and other casual clothes
- A focus on wellness
Reach for Resources Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age nondisqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Reach for Resources Inc. Is committed to ensuring that applicants and employees with disabilities receive support. Applicants or employees must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the position; reasonable accommodation may be provided if requested by the employee.
Knowledge customarily acquired through post high school education; experience in the field may be substituted for education.
- Communication skills both oral and written
- Organizational skills
- Instructing skills
- The ability to perform within a team framework.
- Must have a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the ability to transport those served in employees own vehicle
- Ability to work independently within a defined set of policies procedures and guidelines
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
- A genuine interest in helping others
- A willingness to share your warm personality and sense of humor
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
