Description

Community Living Support (CLS)

A Community Living Suppor Professional functions as a team member for the care, training, safety and supervision of our residential adults with intellectual disabilities.

You will be trained to support our residents along with certifications of CPR, First Aid, AED as well as medication distribution. The daily goal is to help our residents to be as independent and ‘connected to the community’ as possible. This includes not only home life but also different outings planned with their abilities in mind.

We value our caring professionals as much as the individuals we serve. You will be part of a larger mission to empower those in your care to live joyful and meaningful lives!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE DSP

1. Be healthy and physically fit including the physical requirements of lifting individuals, standing for long periods, crouching, twisting/turning, weight bearing, swimming, walking and other physical activities as required.

2. Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

3. Exhibit abilities to see, hear and speak to individuals under their care.

4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate and drive a vehicle as well as having dependable transportation.

Hourly rates begin at $14.50 per hour. For Full Time employees, Health Insurance and other benefits are available after 60 days’ satisfactory employment. PTO and vacation time as well as other perks.

Are YOU the person we are seeking? Please apply and speak with the HR Director soon! We are waiting just for you!!

Qualifications

The CLS Direct Support Professional will possess the minimum qualifications:

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or the equivalent is preferred and at least 21 years of age.
• Lifting of individuals will be required.
• Be at least 21 years of age or have at least one year of experience as a direct-contact staff serving persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities or autism and be at least 18 years of age.
• Training in First Aid/CPR is required.
• Annual TB test is required.