Direct Support Professional-CLS

Description

• Community Living Support Services (CLS) are designed to assist individuals with intellectual developmental
• disabilities with developing, preserving, or improving the skills required to live as independently as they
• possibly can while ensuring continuity, safety and high-quality service in the individual's personal
• residence or family home.
• InCommunity provides Community Living Support services in compliance with the Department of
• Community Health (DCH) and DBHDD waiver programs. CLS services may include personal
• care/assistance. The amount of personal care/assistance is specific to the needs of the Individual, as
• determined by the Supports Intensity Scale, the Health Risk Screening Tool, and other person-centered
• assessments. The service needs may be addressed in one or more of the following areas: Activities of
• daily living, personal grooming and health care, interpersonal relationships, mobility, home management,
• and use of leisure time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• -Community Access & Person-Centered Services
• -Provide training and support to the individuals in all daily living skills including but not limited to
• nutrition, personal hygiene, health care, safety, communication, interpersonal relations, mobility,
• financial management, home management and use of leisure time as outlined in the individual
• service plan (ISP).
• -Ensure individuals are taking medication according to prescribed schedule.
• -Schedule medical appointments as directed by the Program Manager or Family.
• -Accompany individual and facilitate participation in visits for medical care, therapies, personal
• shopping, recreation and other community activities as needed.
• -Provide training and support in the areas of social, emotional, physical and personal skill
• development.
• -Assist in the development of ISPs as requested by the Program Manager.
• -Provide transportation in personal vehicle for individuals as directed by the Program Manager.
• -Communicate regularly with Program Manager on individual's progress, issues and concerns.
• -Other duties may be assigned.

Service Planning & Documentation

• -Provide respectful, person-centered services and support to individuals in alignment with their Individual Service Plans (ISP).
• -Maintain a relationship with and communicate with families and key supports regarding the individual's day-to-day needs and successes.
• -Collaborate with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to assist in the development of the
• ISP.
• -Documentation of the individual activities addressing goals and progress toward ISP goals.
• -Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner in Therap online portal.
• -Documentation and other tracking required by the ISP, including Behavioral Support Plan, Health
• Care Plan or medical needs.
• -Collaboration with the Program Manager and InCommunity Team members for any significant
• changes or updates to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the individual supported.

Advocacy & Support

• -Empower individuals with IDD to advocate for themselves in the community settings.
• -Provide guidance and support to individuals and staff in addressing barriers to independent
• community living.
• -Collaborate with team members, families, and community partners to enhance outcomes and
• develop natural supports in the individual’s community.
• -Promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, and respect in all service areas.

Health and Safety & Compliance

• -Reporting all changes or concerns to the Program Manager within one hour of observation.
• -Support safety and well-being through adherence to health, safety, and emergency protocols.
• -Assure confidentiality and individual rights requirements are maintained and aligned with the federal,
• state, DBHDD, and agency guidelines.
• -Assure successful completion of all initial and annual training requirements required for Community
• Living Support services as outlined by the DCH and DBHDD.
• -Participate in staff training, meetings, and professional development.

Qualifications

• -High school diploma or equivalent (additional relevant training preferred).
• -2+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

InCommunity

• -Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• -Proficiency with basic computer use and documentation.
• -Personal Vehicle and valid Georgia driver’s license.
• -CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• -Must be 21+, able to lift up to 50 lbs., pass a pre-employment physical, TB screening, drug
• screening, MVR, and background check.
• \*Complete Personal Care Attendant Annual Training