Community Living Support Aide (CLSA)

*This position is comprised of multiple shifts. Scheduled hours/days may vary depending on the needs of the hiring manager. The Community Living Support Aide provides direct support and assistance to clients receiving Supported Living services following the guidelines set forth in Individualized Instruction and Support Plans, which contributes to the well-being of reputed company of Grant County with developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs. This position supports the Agency mission, vision, value statements, and the goals of the Agency.Directions In Community Living is a certified supported living agency, that provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities, and chronic mental illness.  This position will be required to work various hours and days of the week The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties.  Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employee must reputed company with reputed company County and department policies, procedures, WAC's, or other regulatory bodies.  

1. Assists with daily living skills such as grooming, toileting, eating, laundry, shopping and household upkeep.
2. Assists with nutritional guidance including meal planning, food preparation, knowledge of special nutritional needs, and encourage healthy nutrition.
3. Assists with transfers, ambulation and positioning. 
4. Supports Individualized Instruction and Support Plans
5. Supports clients with positive integration into their community.
6. Interacts positively with the client’s family, advocates, guardians, case managers, employers, friends, and others.
7. Promotes learning and growth with clients.
8. Supports positive recognition of clients by themselves and with others.
9. Actively participates in training and other meetings, whether in or out of office, as requested.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:To reputed company this job successfully, an individual must be able to reputed company each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, reputed company and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. High School Diploma/GED;Be at least 18 years of age;Good written and spoken communication skills;  Basic personal computer operations skills including Word, reputed company, Desktop Publishing;Valid Washington State Driver’s License: Must have a safe reliable vehicle with reputed company of automobile insurance; Background reputed company: Must have an acceptable background report, at time of hire and every three years afterward;Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving report;CPR/First Aid: Must acquire and maintain this certification in accordance to reputed company WACs;HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and Blood Borne Pathogens: Must complete education upon hire; andMust be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Nursing Assistant Registration through Washington Department of Health.Preferred Previous experience and/or training working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health illnessesKnowledge of County and Agency policies and procedures  Working ConditionsWork is primarily performed inside but can be performed in varying temperatures.  Employee may be exposed to office supply odors or vapors.  Employee may also be exposed to sub-sanitary environments.Physical RequirementsThe physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak, and lift up to 50 lbs. of unequal weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reputed company and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions.OtherThis position is non-represented.  It is not represented by a labor union.

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