Supported Family Living Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17-$22

Summary Description :

Residential Support Specialist works in a residential setting for individuals with developmental disabilities and assists them so they can live independently.

• Hours of Service : May vary
• Monday through Friday (Weekends as needed)
• Paid transportation

Essential Functions

Ensure that individuals maintain their homes in a livable manner while preserving their dignity and personal choice. Encourage and teach them to clean, do laundry, cook, and other household chores.

Help them schedule appointments, provide reminders for upcoming appointments, and attend when needed. Confirm that they received all their monthly medications.

Take them on enrichment activities in the community.

Assist and guide individuals in budgeting funds (this includes shopping or other activities involving money management).

Complete and maintain all documentation required on a web-based system that employee will be trained on.

Monitor program compliance and progress with the Individual Service Plan.

May attend Individual Service Planning meetings (ISP).

Effectively communicate with the clients team, which can include their guardian, case manager, doctor, pharmacist, employer, co-workers, and anyone else that helps the individuals.

Must maintain confidentiality and protect the individual's rights.

Compensation & Benefits :

$17-$22

Hourly rate will depend on previous experience, education, readiness to learn, and / or bilingual.

Mileage reimbursement

Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance for full time employees

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to provide regular and predictable attendance.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Valid vehicle operator license, proof of liability insurance, and ability to drive your own vehicle

Pass a State & National background screen

Must be 19 years of age

A high school diploma or GED

1 to 2 years experience working with the developmentally disabled is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Ability to walk up stairs and access clients homes

Transporting clients to appointments, stores, or recreational activities

Lifting (under 25 lbs) and carrying equipment / material as required