Group Home Supported Community Living Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Position Description

The Supported Community Living Specialist (SCLS) is responsible to the Team Leader and Director of Residential Services. This position is based in Malvern, IA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach, train, and assist individuals in developing skills for independent living, including health and medical needs, community participation, and daily activities.


• Orient new individuals in their home, assessing their skills, and providing input to progress reports and Person-Centered Plans.


• Supervise individual goals and complete data collection.


• Provide a supportive and therapeutic atmosphere.


• Assist with daily living skills, such as meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, toileting, and bathing.


• Ensure clients' safety from environmental hazards.

Essential Functions:

• Provide quality care.


• Transport individuals.


• Train individuals in daily living skills, including meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and personal hygiene.


• Maintain housekeeping standards.


• Work independently to ensure welfare and safety of persons served.


• Comply with state and federal regulations regarding HIPAA.


• Complete written and electronic documentation and record keeping.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.


• Previous experience in teaching skills of cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene preferred.


• Valid Iowa Chauffeur's license and acceptable driving record.


• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, TB Tine, and drug screenings.


• Certification in medication management.


• Ability to work with individuals with behavioral disorders and clean biological fluids/waste.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 70 miles.


• Ability to enter and exit resident homes and walk stairs with hands full.


• Ability to carry supplies up to 50 pounds and provide physical care to residents.


• Ability to perform routine household tasks and assist individuals with mobility issues.