Supported Living Specialist

Enhancing the Power of People to Achieve Personal Growth

We believe in a community where everyone has the opportunity to imagine, create, and live their chosen journey.

STEP is looking for a Supported Living Specialist!

We are committed to inclusivity and we encourage anyone to apply including applicants looking for a second chance, applicants who have had involvement in the justice system, applicants with non-traditional qualifications, or applicants looking for a brand-new field! STEP is committed to the growth and advancement of our team members and we want you to come thrive with us!

The primary functions of the Supported Living Specialist are to coach and provide the support necessary for people, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to broaden their knowledge and make their own informed choices and decisions about the life they want to lead. This position is your opportunity to continue or begin your journey in the human services field!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inclusion

• Assure that people have the opportunity to make informed choices in the direction they want their life to take
• Provide services that assist people to acquire or enhance their daily and community skills
• Advocate for people to build and maintain relationships that are important to them
• Accompany people to explore and feel included within their community
• Integrate humor and encourage others to laugh, take the disappointments lightly, and find deep satisfaction in all we do
• Recognize and applaud each person’s unique gifts and contributions

Interconnection

• Demonstrate and promote teamwork, cooperative communication, collaborative problem-solving and responsible decision-making with team members
• Assure that the people we support feel safe from abuse, neglect or exploitation and have the resources to advocate for themselves
• Establish and maintain friendly, compassionate, professional working relationships with people receiving services, family members and their support team in a manner that reflects our values and culture
• Communicate and celebrate with teams the big and small contributions they make to the lives of others

Innovation

• Identify what people want for their lives and provide the service level they need to achieve their goals
• Assist those who do not communicate verbally to have a voice in the direction of their services
• Participate in collaborative relationships and activities that best move people towards achieving STEP’s vision, mission and values
• Effectively identify and respond to challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully, working diligently to find alternative methods and techniques
• Provide services that are not only in compliance with STEP’s policies and procedure but advocate for modifications and additions, as appropriate, that may assist STEP in enhancing services
• Pursue opportunities for training and professional growth and share information and skills with others
• Maintain professionalism and appropriate confidentiality
• Maintain a positive work environment that is characterized by solution-based interactions that foster confidence and optimism.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Dependable and reliable
• Basic computer skills and be able to use all required software
• Ability to problem-solve and assist in decision-making, including during emergencies
• Maintain current status regarding assigned core competencies and other required certification acquisition within established schedule and timelines
• Meet the criteria to be an approved driver for STEP and have reliable transportation
• Work productively with individuals and other team members to develop relationships
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills and good customer service skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Accommodate alteration of scheduled hours or days off as necessary
• Function with minimal supervision and coaching within the responsibilities of the job description
• Perform repeated lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and reaching, a minimum of 50 pounds
• Capacity to assist individuals with physical disabilities and other needs such as maneuvering a wheelchair, using adaptive equipment, accessing communication devices, hygiene, eating, etc.
• Capability to prevent or mitigate physical aggression directed towards self or others using redirection, gradual guidance, or other approved techniques

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends as needed by the person you would be supporting?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Billings, MT 59101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Billings, MT 59101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16