Community Independence Support Assistant Bay City, MI$22.00-$22.40 per hourPart-Time | 25.5+ Hours per Week We are seeking a dependable and compassionate individual to provide one-on-one support for an adult with physical and developmental disabilities through a Self-Determination Community Living Supports (CLS) program. This is one client in one private home—not a facility and not multiple clients. The position focuses on helping the individual work toward Person-Centered Plan (PCP) goals involving independence, mobility, daily living skills, and participation in the community. Required Schedule Monday-Friday Afternoons 3:10 PM-7:10 PM each day Monday Evening/Overnight 10:30 PM-4:00 AM Regular scheduled hours: 25.5 hours per week. Additional Shifts Extra shifts may be available for pickup based on client needs and staffing availability.
These may include:
Additional daytime hours Evening shifts Weekend shifts School-break coverage Summer hours Open shifts resulting from staff absences or schedule changes Additional shifts are not guaranteed and are assigned according to client needs, staffing requirements, and employee availability. Applicants must be available for the required schedule before accepting extra shifts. Responsibilities Implement Person-Centered Plan (PCP) goals Assist with community outings and participation Support daily living skills and greater independence Assist with standing programs using adaptive equipment Assist with gait training using a pacer Perform Hoyer lift transfers Assist with mobility, positioning, and therapeutic activities Provide personal care, hygiene assistance, toileting, and brief changes as needed, including during community outings Assist with meal preparation and self-feeding Complete required documentation Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment Physical Requirements This is a physically active, hands-on position. Applicants must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job, including: Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and repositioning Hoyer lift transfers Hands-on mobility and positioning assistance Standing programs and gait training using adaptive equipment Pushing and maneuvering adaptive mobility equipment Providing physical assistance throughout the shift Applicants must be able to safely perform these essential job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. Qualifications Reliable transportation Excellent attendance and dependability Comfortable providing one-on-one support in a private home and in the community Comfortable providing hands-on personal care Able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position Caregiving, DSP, CLS, CNA, Home Health Aide, or similar experience is preferred but not required Paid training is provided. If you are dependable, comfortable with hands-on care, and interested in helping one individual work toward greater independence and community participation, we encourage you to apply.