Position Title:

Community Living Supports (CLS)

Provider Summary of Responsibilities:

•Great Hope College student job opportunity! Employees are responsible for providing one on one community living support services (CLS) to individuals served by Ready For Life Academy at Hope College. Employees are expected to work alongside clients with disabilities and help them to achieve their goals predetermined by their Person-Centered Plan as well as assist them in daily living skills within the client's home or in the community. Expectations and goals vary per client. Goal categories include home maintenance, cooking, socialization, and personal safety. For example, an employee may transport a client to the grocery store and support them in finding everything on their list while ensuring that they are developing and exercising the proper socialization skills within the store. Typically shifts last 2-4 hours and the schedule is consistent throughout the semester. Staff must complete documentation paperwork after each shift. There are several required online trainings and one in person training course that staff must complete before working with clients. Staff are also trained by their supervisor and receive support from them throughout the semester. For more information on Ready for Life Academy visit Ready For Life Academy | Ready For Life (rflnetwork.org)

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for follow through of the individual's Person-Centered Plan (PCP). 2. Provide assistance, modeling, encouragement, and instruction while helping client reach his/her goal. 3. Responsible for assisting the clients in reaching their goals in productive and creative ways. 4. Responsible for written documentation of individual's performance including progress evaluations, training strategies, and newly developed goals. Staff must document after each shift. 5. Responsible for safely transporting a client if needed.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.15 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 20.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Experience:

Caregiving:

1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Holland, MI 49423: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person