What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifesharing Specialist position at Community Services Group, Inc.?
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Summary :
The Lifesharing Specialist is responsible for the oversight of the Lifesharing Program (LSP). The Lifesharing Specialist is responsible for supervision and evaluation of services provided for the individual and coordination of the support services for the family or caregiver. The Lifesharing Specialist is responsible for the completion or coordination of the individual's assessment, development, review, update, and revision of the Individual Support Plan (ISP), and the implementation in the areas of independent functioning, physical development, communication skills, academic, adaptive behavior, community skills and daily living skills order to promote greater independence. The Lifesharing Specialist reports directly to the Assistant Program Director or designee.
This position is part of our Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Lifesharing Program.
Full-Time (40 hrs. / wk.) flexible hours mostly Monday through Friday with weekends and on-call as needed.
This position will cover both Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.
Wage Information : 21.67 per hour
Job Description :
- Coordinates and / or completes initial and on-going individual assessments for individuals.
- Coordinates and / or develops, reviews, and ensures implementation of individual support plans and outcome actions.
- Coordinates and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Collaborates and cooperates with individuals, family members, other provider agencies and advocates.
- Completes all assigned administrative tasks relative to the program.
- Completes and / or coordinates intake and discharge paperwork.
- Recruits and interviews potential Lifesharing providers.
- Supervise other Community Services Group direct support professionals as directed.
- Ensures that the Lifesharing provider / caregivers are trained and able to carry out their responsibilities.
- Act as liaison between the Lifesharing Primary Caregiver (LPC), licensing staff, county staff, and any other outside persons or agencies responsible for the LSP.
- Arranges for additional support to the LPC as needed in the areas of respite care and specialized and emergency services.
- Ability to train and guide LPC.
- Ability to observe and accurately document LPC activities.
- Ability to effectively problem solve, exercise common sense, and use good judgment.
Qualifications :
This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience :
Additional requirements include :
CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits :
Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.
Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!
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