A Supported Living Specialist works to assist consumers in maintaining their lives independently in the community. Job functions often listed on the Supported Living Specialist Resume as – assisting the consumer to reach goals for independent living, providing general information and referral for consumers and the community as requested, providing the core services of information and referral, advocacy, peer support, and independent living skills, developing and maintaining relationships with community organizations and consumers to expand opportunities to community connections and working with other staff to create a network consisting of necessary resources to support consumers.
A degree in human science or a related field is a common requirement. Skills, knowledge, and abilities include excellent interactive skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, working knowledge of MS Office, database operations, and the internet. In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience and life experience will be considered.
Summary : Highly skilled at integrating into teams. Ability to focus in distracting environments. Quick learning with strong attention to detail. Able to creating a constant stream of original content. Comfortable working with computers, and eager to learn more. Responding to emergency needs of individuals. Overseeing financial budgets, balance check books, bank deposit, timely payment of bills of persons on assigned caseload.
Skills : Management, Typing, Customer Service, Interpersonal Relations, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Coaching.
Description :
Mission-driven focus on helping people with disabilities achieve their dreams.
Assisted adults with cognitive disabilities with residential and social skills, including personal finances, health/hygiene and social networking.
Maintained personal bank accounts.
Scheduled and facilitated medical appointments.
Helped people create, plan and execute life goals, tracking progress in online system.
Employment Services Specialist: Helped adults with cognitive disabilities secure and maintain community-based employment.
Assessed work skills of job seekers, created job search plan and contacted employers to secure job placements.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA
Supported Living Specialist Resume
Summary : A detail oriented Supervised Living Technician. Interest is to participate on teams in an effort to improve an individual's way of living independently within a community and helping them towards everyday life skills. Flexible scheduling ability to include weekdays, evenings and weekends. Key strengths include the ability to: Perform multiple tasks.
Skills : Customer Service, Excel And Powerpoint, Communication, Technology, Interpersonal, Cash Handling, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Organizational.
Description :
While worked with Mainstream Living I worked with consumers from the ages of 23-62 years of age.
Mainstream Living is an organization for adults whose parents have passed or are too old to care for their children.
These adults live in their own homes and some may be hourly consumers and others will be 24/7 supervision.
While worked at Mainstream Living I only worked with 24/7 consumers and worked with 17 different consumers.
Staff worked with these individuals to become more independent in their homes and in the community.
Oversaw meal preparation for adult consumers.
Participated in consumer recreation activities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S. In Psychology
Supported Living Specialist Resume
Summary : A dynamic, responsible, and team oriented person with a genuine desire to help those in need, and to contribute to the objectives and goals of a community oriented organization. Developing and expanding opportunities for community integration and participation to address personas served social and recreational interests. Assisting in completing the ISP process for DDS funded individuals.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Planning.
Description :
Worked in a group home with adults who have Down syndrome and mental disabilities.
Accompanied clients out into the community, facilitate medication, and help with cooking and balancing checkbooks.
Escorted clients to friend's birthday parties, movies, and grocery shopping.
Expanded clients social abilities, such as meeting new people, riding horses and activities advertised in the newspaper.
Assisted the individuals with goals and budgeting their money.
Aided clients with problem-solving skills in everyday living.
Supported clients in creating a sense of dignity and respect for themselves.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Of Art In Social Work
Supported Living Specialist Resume
Summary : Intensive Tenant Support Community Protection Support Independent Living and Supported Living Support and Advocacy for all clients Community Integration Assistance in connecting to local services Skill development to assist people to live independently Teaching key components of community life.
Skills : Ability To Accept And Learn From Criticism, Positive Attitude, Good Communication , Great At Problem Solving, Work Extremely Well With Others.
Description :
Prepared prescribed medications for client for self administration and ensure patients take their medicine, teach and train clients about their medications.
Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
Instructed or advised clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
Observed and discussed meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.
Assisted consumers in dressing, bathing and other hygiene tasks as needed.
Maintained and updated consumer documentation.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Of Art In Social Work
Supported Living Specialist Resume
Headline : Supported Living Specialist is Adulting with intellectual disabilities are often overlooked as it is more difficult to appeal to public support when they physically change from children to adults. Linking Associates recognizes the unique services needs by offering residential, day habilitation, community employment, transportation, case management, and leisure services.
Skills : Training, Transportation Skills.
Description :
Must arranged and scheduled medical, dental, and/or psychological/psychiatric appointments for individuals in care.
Must provided transportation and accompany individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments - via personal vehicle
Maintained daily progress notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with CIS policy, program standards, or other regulatory policies.
Managed and supervised residents' active treatment program in accordance with their individual program plans, and demonstrates the skills and techniques necessary to implement individual program plans.
Followed prescribed activities to meet individual objectives.
Provided services which have been developed in an individual program plan.
Objective : As a Supported Living Specialist is Assisting with daily personal tasks such as dressing, oral hygiene, and bathing. Ensuring residents apartments are clean and tidy. Ensuring residents are eating and drinking according to health care providers orders. Providing compassionate yet professional companionship and conversation.
Skills : Ordering, Healthcare.
Description :
Conducted adjunctive therapeutic groups under clinical oversight of the Clinical Director.
Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment.
Maintained oversight of a supportive house program and logistics of house supplies.
Provided case management support to clients.
Provided transportation and accompany the people they support into the community as they run errands like going to the bank and grocery shopping, visit others and go on outings, and attend events.
Provided support to the individual to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the IISP.
May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation, yard maintenance, packing, and moving the furniture of individuals receiving services.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Of Arts
Supported Living Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Supported Living Specialist is working directly with participants providing support and training in the activities of daily living as guided by each clients individual service plans (personal, medical, positive behavioral support, financial, etc.) The Directors of Quality Assurance and Residential Services will assign and periodically reassign Assistant Managers to program sites as needed.
Skills : Living Support, Training.
Description :
Administered Medication and Maintain Medication Logs.
Implemented all agency policies as appropriate.
Attended training seminars, in-service trainings and staff meetings.
Participated as required, in development and implementation of training etc.
Maintained training compliance in accordance with FRA policies and procedures, state and federal regulations.
Provided other support services and duties as necessary.
Participated in clinical training's/case staffing's as needed and bi weekly at Team Meetings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Of Arts
Supported Living Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Supported Living Specialist is Assisting the Residential Program Manager in most aspects of program. management, with the exception of hiring, evaluation, disciplinary action, and termination. of staff. Providing assistance, support, and training to Residential Supported Living Specialist to ensure complete and quality services are being provided to participants.
Skills : Programming Skills, Managing.
Description :
Purchased program equipment and supplies in accordance with Residential Procedures.
Coordinated program activities with other FRA programs and area agencies.
Maintained up-to-date familiarity with state laws, regulations and legislation and assure compliance.
Assisted with meal preparation as required ensuring adequate nutritional needs are being met for the participant.
Maintained professional working relationship with co-workers and key personnel.
Developed and maintained a positive, supportive rapport with participants.
Completed participant program records, documentation, and reports in accordance with FRA Policy and Procedures and Residential Procedures as required for DMHDD funding, SSI, APA, Medicaid Waivers, etc.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Of Arts
Supported Living Specialist Resume
Objective : Supported Living Specialist is Coordinating with multiple teams across multiple time zones to hit target timelines and support customers efficiently. Troubleshooting, documenting and reporting issues to get to the root cause and implement solutions quickly. Replacing and repairing elements for existing customers.
Skills : Developing, Documentational Skills.
Description :
Implemented services that are built around the participant’s wants and needs, are culturally and age appropriate, and aim toward maximizing community participation.
Monitored and coordinated participant health needs to include routine and emergency medical appointments, medication acquisition and monitoring.
Assisted with the personal hygiene as needed by the participants to include but not limited to bathing, toileting and dressing.
Provided transportation to and from work, recreational activities, appointments, etc., as specified in the Residential Procedures.
Monitored building maintenance and performs maintenance of living areas in accordance with rental contracts and/or Residential Procedures.
Prepared and maintain participant budgets, financial records, and personal cash as required by the Residential Procedures.
Monitored temperature, blood pressure, weight, mental status, intake/output, medical orders, hydration, and general health of participants.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Of Arts
Supported Living Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Supported Living Specialist is Building/constructing a complex structure in a team environment. Demo of product to potential customers with Sales. Providing detailed training and support during and after installations to our customers. Constantly learning the latest technologies and features developed by Outward.
Skills : Training, Developing.
Description :
Attended meetings with various agencies to address the needs of individuals.
Ensured and safeguard CCI program members’ dignity, rights, and liberties.
Protected, advocated for and insured all rights of participants participating in FRA programs.
Contributed to the ongoing planning of services to include the preparation of Plans of Care (POC’s) and the attendance of participant staffing.
Implemented training programs specified by participants Plans of Care (POC’s).
Assisted participants in making decisions that will result in their being viewed by others as valued members of the community. This includes but is not limited to personal appearance.
Assisted in the purchasing of clothing for assigned participants.
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