Community Living Floater | Springfield, MO | $21.50 - $24.00/hr | Full Time at Easterseals Midwest

Springfield, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct support, Personal hygiene assistance, Medication administration, Behavioral interventions, Documentation, Advocacy, Mentoring, Transportation, Computer skills, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

You can earn more, grow more, and Be More at Easterseals. Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together, we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all. Community makes us all stronger. Our team is growing, and we are seeking a dedicated Community Living Floater to join our team in Springfield, MO. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you! As a Community Living Floater with Easterseals, you'll work alongside people with disabilities to help them thrive in their homes and their community. Position Summary: The Community Living Floater provides daily assistance and supports for individuals with disabilities living in their home. This position provides support, education and advocacy as outlined in the individual’s support plan and ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards. * Part-Time employment * Pay based on individual experience * Eligible for additional shifts and overtime * 6-12 hour shifts * Yearly raise opportunities * Job training * Comprehensive PTO, retirement, and health benefits package for full-time team members Essential Functions: * Reviews and implements activities related to Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and works towards plan outcomes and objectives. Performs all required documentation and ensures organizational, funder and accreditation requirements are met. Reviews all organizational communications each shift. * Provides education, assistance, mentoring and support to individuals. Supports provided may include bathing, personal hygiene activities, dressing, cooking according to dietary guidelines, maintaining a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, transportation, etc. * Provides assistance, education and modeling behaviors when supporting individuals during community outings and social opportunities. * Administers medications and provides medical care and support according to physician orders and RN delegations. Communicates changes in functioning, health status or behaviors to support team. Accompanies individuals to medical appointments, communicates physician orders to the team and completes necessary documentation. * Provides positive behavioral interventions as outlined in ISP or behavior development plan. * Attends all required staff meetings and opportunities for ongoing education and training. Qualifications: * Must have high school diploma or equivalent. * Must have at least one year experience providing direct support to individuals with disabilities or group health care experience. * Must have basic computer skills and be able to work with a variety of computer systems. * Driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation are required. Join us in our commitment to equality and diversity as an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin, color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step in your career journey with us - apply today and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter! #Springfield #CommunityLiving #DSP #DirectSupport #DirectSupportProfessional #DirectSupportSpecialist #HomeHealthCare #HomeCare #Community #ESMW #ESMW2025 #Floater #Floate

Responsibilities

The Community Living Floater provides daily assistance, education, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities in their homes. This includes implementing support plans, assisting with personal care, and facilitating community outings.