CLS Worker - Alma

Bay Human Services is in search of reliable staff who are independent thinkers, have strong communication skills, the ability to assist with problem solving and allow individual choice making. You will be working one on one with an individual within an apartment setting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing assistance and support with independence, coping skills, personal hygiene, behaviors and community integration. This job is both rewarding and challenging. Come be part of our team!

Job Title: CLS Worker

• Reports To: Home Manager
• FLSA Classification: Non Exempt

Summary of Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and/or adolescents preferred
• Experience with Autism/ADHD with high behavioral individuals
• Driver’s License/ State ID Required
• Able to pass criminal background check
• Clean driving record
• Up-to-date car insurance

Jobs/Shifts:

• Part Time (hours vary per week)

Summary of Benefits:

• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• Earned time off

Job Summary/Objective:

To provide direct care to those authorized community living supports services.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School Diploma.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical including TB Clearance. .
• Be of good moral character, meet criminal background check criteria.
• Three references.
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate and establish and maintain supportive relationships.

Accountability

• The Community Living Supports Worker is directly responsible to the Family Supports Program Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Travel:

• Daily travel to and from appointments, activities, and errands may be required in a company vehicle.

Duties

• To implement all policies, procedures, and or legal commitments to people we serve as required by the local CMH and Bay Human Services.
• Participate with all staff of Bay Human Services and local CMH in providing quality care and treatment to all people of the CLS program.
• Actively participate in scheduled staff meetings, workshops, and special meetings.
• Be an advocate for the people we serve and his/her family.
• Document on proper forms all activity pertaining to the care and treatment of the people in the following areas:
  • Each contact with the person and/or family member.
  • Each contact with local CMH personnel regarding the care and treatment of the person we serve.
  • Timecard/sheets and other forms required for the administration of the program.
  • Other documentation as required by local CMH, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in the development of the treatment/behavior plan as appropriate.
• Carry out the behavior plan as directed by the Family Supports Program Supervisor and local CMH personnel.
• Provide and supervise activities for the person we serve as indicated in the treatment plan and/or behavior plan as directed by Family Supports Program Supervisor or local CMH personnel.
• Provide transportation for activities/treatment/care as appropriate and indicated in the treatment/behavior plan.
• Report all unusual incidents/emergency/crisis situations to the Family Supports Program Supervisor.
• Provide personal care if stated in the treatment/behavior plan
• Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Family Supports Program Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions - Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job including stooping, bending, turning, stretching, lifting, assisting residents, making beds, and moving equipment.
• Must accept risk of working in a group setting where employees are exposed to communicable diseases and occasional combativeness.
• Ability to work in an environment that generates ongoing noise from individual(s), audio devices, equipment, etc.
• Onsite work required. Required to work variable hours/ shifts, must be willing and available to work every other weekend or as scheduled.

Bay Human Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.