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COR ENTERPRISES Supported Living Specialist in BILLINGS, Montana

COR Enterprises supports adults with disabilities. We are hiring a Supported Living Specialist to join our team. Conditions of Employment: Tuesday - Saturday, up to 40 hours per week. Daytime schedule with occasional evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Some on-call. Involves transporting clients to/from scheduled activities. Must have own vehicle and be willing to occasionally use for transporting of clients. Any employee who operates a vehicle on behalf of the company must maintain a valid driver's license and insurability to include an acceptable driving record as per insurance company guidelines. A driving record check will be conducted at the time of hire and throughout employment. Must pass all applicable background checks. Non-Exempt. Must be able to move and stand for prolonged periods and perform physically demanding tasks at times. Must be computer literate or have a willingness to learn. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Environmental Conditions: May be exposed to physical and/or verbal aggression. May be exposed to Blood Borne Pathogens and be required to use Personal Protective Equipment. Essential Duties: 1. Provide training, support and supervision to adults with disabilities with activities of daily living, as indicated by each client's service plan and/or contract agreement in the following areas: money management, shopping, meal planning and cooking, hygiene/grooming, household maintenance, community safety. 2. Assess clients' skill level and assist with developing Personal Support Plans and/or contract agreements specific to each person's needs. 3. Assist in implementing service plan goals at the direction of supervisor. 4. Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings. 5. Plan and coordinate constructive/positive activities with clients. 6. Arrange and/or provide transportation for clients to/from scheduled activities. 7. Complete client incident reports as necessary, following incident management guidelines. 8. Complete client contact notes, ensuring detailed and thorough documentation is provided. 9. Assist clients, as needed, with accessing community resources such as Section 8, LIEAP, Social Security, Medicaid, SNAP. 10. Communicate with family members and other service agencies when needed to coordinate client activities. 11. Maintain required certifications and participate in scheduled training. 12. Carry an emergency on-call phone when assigned and respond to client emergencies as needed. 13. Overtime as required. 14. Maintain positive working relationships with agency representatives, health/medical professionals, and family members of clients. 15. Observe safety and health rules, regulations, and works according to standard procedures and practices outlined in personnel and safety manuals. 16. Will not violate the confidentiality of any information relating to clients/eligible workers or any contract customers. 17. Promote a positive image of COR Enterprises as outlined in the Personnel Policies under Code of Ethics. 18. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Qualifications: Minimum - High School graduate or GED. Preferred - Experience working in Human Services or a related field. Supervision Received: Supported Living Director Supervision Given: None Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, up to 40 hours per week. This organization reserves the right to revise and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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