Community Supported Living Agent - Part-Time
Company: Lutheran Social Services
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human
service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin
and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of
the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving
more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate,
mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services
including outpatient behavioral health management, international,
domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support
services for children, youth and families, community corrections
programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or
mental health concerns.
Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the
quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission
statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If
you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the
following opportunity.
Description
Do you want to make a positive change in your community? The
Community Supported Living Agents provide support to individuals
with disabilities, who are aging or have mental illness as they
strive for independence. The Community Supported Living Agent
provides individualized support, problem solving, companionship,
and guidance to individuals in their homes. This is a part time
position between 10-30 hours a week. At 30 hours per week, LSS
employees are eligible for full-time benefits eligible status.
The Community Supported Living Agent provides individualized
support, problem solving, companionship, and guidance to
individuals in their homes. Promotes an individual's independence,
in a home of their choice, with supports of their choice, and a
lifestyle of their choice. Performs other duties as required.
At Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI, the health and
safety of our colleagues and clients is our top priority! LSS is
regularly reviewing OSHA and CDC recommendations and guidelines to
stay abreast of the ever changing Covid-19 pandemic. LSS employees
are currently required to mask regardless of vaccination status
when indoors and in the presence of clients or colleagues.
Employees are expected to adhere to agency protocols.
Examples of services Expected may include (These are examples, not
all inclusive, and all services may not be provided by an
individual employee.):
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees):
DIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees providing
direct services):
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and
may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as
management may deem necessary from time to time.
PERKS:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the
necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks
required, according to program requirements. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. (See specific physical job requirements per
service site.)
The job allows the employee to vary physical position or activity
for comfort. The employee may be required to stand and /or walk for
8 hours or longer. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently (i.e. 34% to 66% of the time) required to
bend/stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach above and below shoulder
height, grasp/handle objects, use fine manipulation/fingering. In
addition the worker is occasionally (1% to 33% of the time)
required to sit, climb, push or pull up to 50 lbs, and operate foot
controls. The employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs rarely,
and up to 35 lbs frequently.
The position will require the ability to access a variety of
locations in the community. May be required to assist with
transferring individuals who have physical limitations.
The employee must react appropriately in times of crisis that may
include verbal and physical aggression from the individuals
supported. Employee must also recognize and take appropriate action
if signs of abuse or neglect are present. Understands and is able
to evaluate the potential for medical or behavioral emergency.
The employee of this position works in individuals' homes and may
be exposed to common household allergens such as dust, mildew,
smoke and pets. The employee will also be exposed to outdoor
weather conditions when traveling on company business.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL: Daily travel may be required.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
law.Qualifications
EducationHigh School/GED Pref of Other (preferred)
Licenses & CertificationsDriver's License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
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