Community Living Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Corporate - Cleveland, OH

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Salary Range

$24.00 Hourly

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Reports to : ADRC Supervisor

FLSA Status : Part-time Non-Exempt

Dedicate yourself to an Organization and Mission you can be proud of by joining the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging !

Our Mission :

We provide choices for people to live independently in the place they want to call home.

About Us :

WesternReserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) is a private non-profit corporation, organized and designated by the State of Ohio to be the planning, coordinating and administrative agency for federal and state aging programs in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina Counties. It is one of twelve Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the state organized together with local service provider organizations and the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) to form the state's public aging services network. The network collaborates together to create opportunities for older Ohioans to receive needed home and community services and support; and to age successfully in their own homes and communities.

Candidates we love...

• Self-motivated and compassionate professionals looking to be part of a Best-in Class organization
• Team players who are committed to providing superior service to all they serve
• Enthusiastic professionals excited to grow with an organization that values dedication, innovation and collaboration.

What our staff loves about us...

Position Summary :

The Community Living Specialist (CLS) acts as a liaison between nursing facility residents and community-based resources, ensuring individuals have access to services and supports that meet their unique needs. Responsibilities include timely contact with residents or guardians to provide information and referrals for community services and supports that are appropriate to support the residents' discharge goals and preferences. The CLS is responsible for facilitating HOME Choice and Home and Community-Based Waiver applications, referrals to community resources and providing a written Community Living Plan to assure continuity of care.

Job Duties :

Qualifications :

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team of professionals, please submit your resume and a cover letter. We look forward to speaking with you.

The Agency is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all. Employment decisions are made based on each person's performance, qualifications, and abilities. The Agency does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability status, health status, genetic information or ancestry, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging's Equal Employment Opportunity policy covers all aspects of employment practices, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.