Now Hiring: Community Living Supports (CLS) Manager

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As a member of the Leadership Team, the CLS Manager shares responsibility for the overall growth and direction of L’Arche Portland. Guided by the mission of L’Arche Portland, the CLS Manager oversees the implementation and management of L’Arche Portland’s CLS program, which aims to provide ADL (activities of daily living) supports to adults with I/DD (intellectual & developmental disabilities) who live outside of our homes.

The CLS Manager reports to the Director of Care and will coordinate and support both Inclusion Assistants (direct support professionals) and our CLS clients.

Key Responsibilities:
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & MANAGEMENT

  • Marketing & recruitment of CLS program clients and Inclusion Assistants

  • Screen and match potential CLS clients with Inclusion Assistants

  • Work with Director of Care to establish guidelines and policies for Inclusion Assistants

  • Support ongoing licensing requirements for the community living supports program

  • Establish and facilitate orientation of new CLS clients and Inclusion Assistants

  • Manage Inclusion Assistants Team

  • Meet weekly with Director of Care and attend Leadership Team Meeting as needed

DIRECT SUPPORT OF ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

  • Assist CLS clients with:

    • Activities of daily living (ADL’s): dressing, grooming, bathing, eating

    • Household maintenance: cleaning, meal planning, meal preparation

    • Administration of medications and treatments

    • Community outings & events, including connecting clients with L’Arche Portland programs and homes

  • Support CLS clients during emergency situations

  • Support the personal growth of CLS client through community engagement and relationships

  • Assist CLS clients to make choices

  • Complete all appropriate documentation

Requirements:

  • Embraces the mission and values of L’Arche

  • Preferred work experience supporting people with I/DD or direct caregiving experience

  • Preferred experience managing staff or volunteers with varying schedules

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, while providing guidance to others

  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

  • Current driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

  • At least 18 years of age

  • Criminal record check (completed as part of the application process)

  • Current Basic First Aid and Adult CPR certification (completed as part of the application process)

Benefits:

  • Base Wage: starting at $18.00/hour

  • Weekly Hours: 24hrs/week, with the opportunity to pick-up hours if supporting clients

  • Medical and dental insurance (chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, therapy included)

  • Generous paid time off (PTO)

  • Retirement: 5% employer contribution after one-year of full-time employment

To Apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume to: director@larche-portland.org