Community Skills Specialist (DSP-Washtenaw)

"Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.” —Roy T. Bennett

Life Enrichment Academy (LEA) is looking for YOU! We have positions open for Community Skills Specialist who are looking to be responsible for Individuals Served in a vocational and community setting.

LEA's Community Skills Specialist will be have the following daily job functions (plus more):

• Interact with Individuals Served, parents, guardians, supervisors, visitors, community members, business partners, and funding sources in a positive professional manner.
• Train Individuals Served providing reinforcement when appropriate, in order to increase their independence.
• Schedule vocational work assignments and complete appropriate documentation.
• Complete daily documentation (goals, incident reports, Individuals Served, payroll, billing, progress notes, attendance, etc.) in accordance with regulations as outlined by Medicaid, Funding Source, Department of Labor, etc.
• Schedules and completes community integrated programming with Individuals Served including transportation and appropriate documentation.
• Assist individuals with meals, hygiene and supports in accordance with person centered plans and plan of service.
• Prepare and pass medication and document as required.
• Complete annual assessments/reports and actively participate in the plan of service meeting as required.
• Attend and actively participate in training sessions, staff meetings and in-services.
• Adhere to corporate health and safety guidelines ensuring a safe and secure environment for persons served and co-workers.
• Act as Liaison between Life Enrichment Academy and Employment Partners.

Our Life Skills Coach must be able to lift, push, pull, support a minimum of 25lbs. Along with being able to do pro-longed sitting, standing, walking for 8 hour shift. And must be able to drive in community integrated responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS (but not limited too):

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year experience working with developmentally disabled adults
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License, Chauffer’s License preferred
• Proficient in MSOffice
• Successful completion of the post offer process, including criminal background check and clearance from the Office of Recipient Rights
• Completion of all required training in the specified timeframe

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15