Community Living Specialist : West and Northwest Metro (Launch Your Social Services Career-Pick Your

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Community Living Specialist

Pay : $19 / hr +mileage

Note : We are recruiting for a Community Living Specialist who is comfortable traveling to support individuals in their homes in the West and Northwest Metro Areas (Hamel, Buffalo, Wayzata, Mound, etc.), and the surrounding area. Please note that this position will require sporadic visits to our home office in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Applicants must be comfortable with the potential for travel to other areas of the Twin Cities as staffing needs require (up to 30 miles from their home). Mileage is reimbursed.

Please only apply to ONE Community Living Specialist posting; there are multiple open requisitions based on location. You will have a chance to designate your preferred working area within the application.

Join Reach for Resources, Inc. as a Community Living Specialist and enjoy a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. This position offers flexibility, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute to your community. Plus, you'll enjoy great benefits like generous PTO, medical insurance (for full-time employees), and a focus on your well-being. If you're looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact, we’d love to have you on our team!

Summary of Job Description

The key goal of this position is to provide In-Home Supports and Semi-Independent Living Services on behalf of Reach for Resources, Inc. It is expected that Independent Living Skills Specialists (also referred to as Community Living Specialists) at Reach will work with each person, the person’s family, and the person’s team to develop, put into practice, and periodically evaluate a Community Living Plan for each person. It is also expected that Community Living Specialists at Reach for Resources will represent the agency in a courteous and professional manner in all phases of the position.

See our work in action here : Reach Community Living : Live, Work, Play

Essential Job Duties

1.Individuals Served

• To put into practice Reach Community Living services and philosophy, aid in self-awareness and in decision making for those assigned to work with. Also of critical importance is the development of a trusting, supportive relationship with the person and their family.
• To evaluate each person’s skills and needs using the Reach skills assessment, Coordinated Service Support Plan Addendum, Self-Management Assessment, and Individual Abuse and Prevention Plan.
• Develop a program goal plan, with each person and their team input, which addresses mutually agreed upon need areas.
• Put into action the program plan with technical assistance, resource information, and listening and helping skills.
• Develop pleasant and respectful working relationships with parents, county social workers, contracted case managers, and other team members to encourage their participation in the person’s program plan. Staff may also need to clarify with family or others what type of role or interaction may be most helpful in working with each person and / or family.
• Schedule regular appointments with each person and adhere to the schedule.
• To establish a 24-hour-a-day plan for when person is in crisis.
• To consult with agency Directors of Counseling and Recreation, other providers and other community resources in helping the person establish a social / recreational network.
• To carry out all quarterly, semi-annual, and annual program planning and be responsible for typing all quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports. Staff will also be expected to make sure that all team members receive copies of the reports in a timely fashion.

2. General

Core Competencies

Successful Community Living Specialists possess the following characteristics and abilities.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Additional Information

In addition to salary, Reach for Resources offers excellent employee benefits, such as health and dental insurance for full time employees. This position works out wonderfully for college students and graduate students. Other benefits include :

Reach for Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Reach for Resources, Inc. Is committed to ensuring that applicants and employees with disabilities receive support. Applicants or employees must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the position; reasonable accommodation may be provided if requested by the employee.

Requirements :

Knowledge customarily acquired through post high school education; experience in the field may be substituted for education.