CLS Direct Support Professional
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana
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- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 30
- 6 days ago
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About the company
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana
Non-profit organization management · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Implements quality individual treatment plans for consumers as requested or assigned.
- Provides for the health and safety needs of consumers through preventive techniques and appropriate health services.
- Drives agency van to transport consumers for services and activities.
- Performs housekeeping and meal preparation tasks as assigned.
- Completes house maintenance reviews and informs House Manager of needed repairs.
- Assists in preparing and maintaining records and reports including compliance with VOASELA, Inc. policies and licensing/funding agencies.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with consumers and individuals in the community who may affect the well-being of the consumer or the residential group home.
- Informs House Manager of all needed safety and emergency/disaster supplies required by governmental agencies, funding sources, and program.
- Evacuate with Community Living Services consumers during hurricane season.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
What you need
- Able to read, write, and understand English and verbal and written instructions.
- Must have experience or desire in working with individuals who have mental illness or developmental disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability in record keeping, must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Key skills
Record keepingVerbal and written communication
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JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for the implementation of quality treatment to residents of a residential group home, providing transportation, assisting with housekeeping and maintenance, developing relationships and performing related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implements quality individual treatment plans for consumers as requested or assigned.
Provides for the health and safety needs of consumers through preventive techniques and appropriate health services.
Drives agency van to transport consumers for services and activities.
Performs housekeeping and meal preparation tasks as assigned.
Completes house maintenance reviews and informs House Manager of needed repairs.
Assists in preparing and maintaining records and reports including compliance with VOASELA, Inc. policies and licensing/funding agencies.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with consumers and individuals in the community who may affect the well-being of the consumer or the residential group home.
Informs House Manager of all needed safety and emergency/disaster supplies required by governmental agencies, funding sources, and program.
Evacuate with Community Living Services consumers during hurricane season.
Performs related duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-essential)
Adhere to the designated dress code as stipulated for the specific role.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None
KEY CONTACTS
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
This position requires knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to:
Able to read, write, and understand English and verbal and written instructions.
Must have experience or desire in working with individuals who have mental illness or developmental disabilities.
Demonstrated ability in record keeping, must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, pushing, bending, squatting, lifting, and pulling. Required to assist in moving consumers weighing up to 200 lb. Uses a mop and household cleaners when cleaning residential homes.
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.