Community Living Specialist | Kansas City, MO | $20.00 - $22.50hr + Differentials | Full Time

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Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together, we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all.

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Our team is growing, and we are seeking a dedicated Community Living Specialist to join our team in Kansas City, MO. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you! As a Community Living Specialist with Easterseals, you'll work alongside people with disabilities to help them thrive in their homes and their community.

The Community Living Specialist provides daily assistance and supports for individuals with disabilities living in their home.  This position provides support, education and advocacy as outlined in the individual’s support plan and ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards.

• Full- Time employment 
• Pay based on individual experience
• Eligible for additional shifts and overtime
• Yearly raise opportunities
• Job training
• Comprehensive PTO, retirement, and health benefits package for full-time team members

• Reviews and implements activities related to Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and works towards plan outcomes and objectives. Performs all required documentation and ensures organizational, funder and accreditation requirements are met. Reviews all organizational communications each shift.
• Provides education, assistance, mentoring and support to individuals. Supports provided may include bathing, personal hygiene activities, dressing, cooking according to dietary guidelines, maintaining a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, transportation, etc.
• Provides assistance, education and modeling behaviors when supporting individuals during community outings and social opportunities.
• Administers medications and provides medical care and support according to physician orders and RN delegations. Communicates changes in functioning, health status or behaviors to support team.  Accompanies individuals to medical appointments, communicates physician orders to the team and completes necessary documentation.
• Provides positive behavioral interventions as outlined in ISP or behavior development plan.
• Attends all required staff meetings and opportunities for ongoing education and training.

• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience providing direct support, residential care, or services to individuals with disabilities or other support needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Demonstrated ability to provide person-centered support, encourage independence, and respond appropriately to individual needs and behavioral challenges.

• Experience with personal care, medication administration, documentation, and implementing support plans preferred.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to navigate multiple computer systems.

• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation required.

Join us in our commitment to equality and diversity as an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin, color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step in your career journey with us - apply today and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter!

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