Why choose LifeSkills? https://www.lifeskills.com/jobsOpportunity to work for a nonprofit corporation passionate about the quality of care and providing a thoughtful approach for improving the lives of families in crisis since 1966.Title: Community Living Associate

Worksite: Edgewood Residence

County: Logan

Hours Status: Part Time

Pay Range:  $12.00 Hourly, eligible for shift differential

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Edgewood House Manager provides supervision, assistance and training to individuals living in Edgewood group home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for training, instruction, and assistance for individuals to live independently.
• Provide training and assistance in the areas of routine household care and maintenance, shopping, money management, medication management, socialization, relationship building, and leisure choices.
• Assist consumers with personal care needs (bathing, dressing, toileting, eating etc.)
• Serve as an advocate for consumers.
• Assist individuals with community integration and knowledge of community resources.
• Transport individuals to and from various community settings of their choice.
• Responsible for ordering/refilling consumer medications as well as proper administration and documentation.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals supported and their families and friends.
• Assist individuals with developing and maintaining maximum inclusion within the community.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, Plan of Cares, SIS and Support Team meetings as scheduled.
• Responsible for residence cleanliness, organization, safety, etc. and report back to supervisor.
• Assist with training new residential staff as needed.
• Help Fill in shifts when staff are unavailable.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow Behavior Support Plan and Crisis Prevention Training

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours to include holidays, evenings and weekends.
• Attend 40 hours of MR/DD training and all annual updates necessary.