The Community Supported Living Agent provides individualized support, problem solving, companionship, and guidance to individuals in their homes. Promotes an individual's independence in a home of their choice with supports of their choice and a lifestyle of their choice.

Successful candidates would possess the following skills: able to work 1:1 as well as with a team; able to teach daily living skills tailored to an individual's style of learning; patience and flexibility; knowledge of community resources; and great communication skills.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Supports and cares for individuals within established policies and procedures.
• Interacts with individuals on one-to-one or group basis providing guidance and a positive supportive influence.
• Provides documentation according to individual services and LSS best practices.
• Assists individuals in performing personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, recreational activities, obtaining appropriate health care, and community involvement. May provide limited health care such as administering tube feedings and obtaining vital signs.
• Performs general housekeeping, laundry, and outdoor maintenance duties.
• Transports and accompanies individuals to meetings, services, appointments, and other activities.
• May purchase supplies and/or groceries for the program.
• Advocates for individuals in the community.
• Provides information concerning the status of individuals to families, guardians, social workers and other professionals within established guidelines.

Keywords: CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Worker, PCW, DSP, HHA, Home Health Aide, Caregiver

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• The incumbent of this position must have a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.
• First Aid training, and CPR Certificate (when required) preferred but may be required to obtain after hire.

PERKS:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Service Awards and Recognition
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• Employee Assistance Program

TRAVEL: Daily local travel may be required.

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LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)