Community Living Support Individual- Independent Enterprises - Covington, GA

View Point Health

Job Title: Community Living Support (CLS) (Direct Support Professional)

Job Code: SSS010/ Client Support Worker or T6001/Support Services Worker

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average) or PRN/Hourly (19 hours average per week)

Job Hours: 11am – 7pm and 1pm – 9pm (Monday through Saturday) - (Subject to change based on client’s needs)

Base Location: Covington, GA. (Newton Co.) & Conyers, GA. (Rockdale Co.)

Division/Department/Program: Independent Enterprise

Independent Enterprises provides community access services. The goal is to provide individuals with the information and training which will foster self-sufficiency and allow the individual to be included in their community to the degree they desire. Using the principles of person-centered planning, services are delivered according to the individual service plan in group and individual, center-based and community settings.

Community Access Services are designed to assist the individual with an intellectual developmental disability in acquiring, retaining, or improving self-help, socialization, and the adaptive skills required for active community participation and independent functioning outside the individual’s home or family home. One of our team members would be happy to schedule a tour and interview so that you or your family members can learn more about our services.

The Community Living Supports (CLS) Worker will provide support to individuals with intellectual developmental disability in the home and community settings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• One-to-one interactions with the individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities to increase/maintain self-sufficiency through skill building in areas such independent living skills, health care, personal care training and behavioral/productivity needs.
• Provide assistance and general supervision for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities
• Supervise and assist the individuals with activities of daily living
• Helping the individuals with cleaning and other household duties
• Transporting individuals to and from community services and social events (in company vehicle/van)
• Attend training sessions as needed and all other duties as assigned.
• Assist the Community Access Individual (CAI) program as needed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standard.
• Must maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of relevant job-related training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• One (1) year experience with similar work experience.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.