YES Waiver CLS (Community Living Support)
Classification:
Exempt (Salary)
Reports to:
YES Waiver Director
Travel:
As needed.
JOB SUMMARY
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs skills training, mentoring, and respite services with clients or relatives of clients in the community, under supervision of the Supervisor of YES & WRAP Services in consultation with a therapist/skills trainer and interdisciplinary team.
- Participates as a team member in conferences designed for the diagnosis and treatment of clients.
- Acts as liaison between all appropriate agencies, physicians, relatives of clients and community resources for purposes of admission, treatment and discharge planning.
- Increases knowledge of work concepts by attendance at work related outside conferences and seminars whenever possible.
- Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting clinical documentation
- Excellent verbal communication with clients, staff, and community providers
- Time management and organization required to meet service goals
- Local travel to client homes, school, jail, and other community settings
- Stooping, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding for prolonged periods, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to be CPR and PMAB certified
- Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required. 70% local travel.
- Must be flexible
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's or Master's in social work, psychology or related field
- 1 year of skills training experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable).
OTHER DUTIES:
Other duties as assigned.