Description

Shared Living Assistant

Summary: The Shared Living Assistant is pivotal in supporting the Shared Living Coordinators (SLCs) with a variety of tasks to ensure the shared living department meets the expectations of Integrated Life Choices (ILC) and the regulations set forth by DHHS Nebraska.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

· Assist with reconciling petty cash ledgers and personal finances of individuals supported.

· Support the preparation and review of initial Therap monthly reports, ensuring programs meet ILC standards and habilitation guidelines are being met.

· Conduct regular data checks and assist with the billing process.

· Contribute to the creation of programs for new intakes.

· Collect required items from guardians or service coordination for new intakes.

· Pre-screen Shared Living Provider applications.

· Collaborate closely with SLCs to fulfill daily, weekly, monthly, and annual duties effectively and accurately.

· Any other duties assigned by ILC. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Knowledge, and Skills Required or Desired:

High school diploma or GED

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in tasks

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in administrative support or related fields preferred

Experience in Therap preferred

Complete and pass all required registry and background checks

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should know email software, word processing software; spreadsheet software, payroll systems, and Therap software. 

Summary of Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with diabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee is frequently required to sit.

While performing the duties of this job, the Shared Living Assistant is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The Shared Living Assistant is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment could be loud at times.