Supported Living Specialist

Job Description: Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people. Purpose: To provide support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.

Qualifications

Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug screenings Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience. Must possess basic computer skills Bachelor’s degree in human services or associate’s degree with 2 years’ experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities or High School diploma or GED and 4 years of experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities Essential Functions: Assists the individual in finding and maintaining housing according to their person directed plan and financial profile Provides assistance and training in daily living skills, personal finance, safety, social skills and self-advocacy to encourage independence Provides services and documentation according to regulatory requirements Performs other duties as assigned Hourly: $17.

00 SR97A11 This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process. This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer. Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness. Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation

the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.

Benefits

At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth and wellbeing. For this position benefits include: Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.