Why Join KZL Agency?
At KZL Agency, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, independent life. As a Community Living Specialist, you'll play a vital role in helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their goals while working alongside a supportive and passionate team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training and professional development
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Supportive leadership and team environment
Position Summary
KZL Agency is seeking a compassionate, organized, and motivated Community Living Specialist to oversee services for individuals in our Supported Living and LifeSharing programs. This position coordinates person-centered services, supports providers and staff, monitors compliance, and helps ensure individuals receive high-quality care while living as independently as possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate services for individuals in Supported Living and LifeSharing.
- Conduct regular home visits to monitor health, safety, and quality of care.
- Support and coach LifeSharing Providers and Direct Support Professionals.
- Participate in ISP meetings and assist individuals in achieving personal goals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with PA ODP regulations.
- Communicate effectively with individuals, families, Support Coordinators, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Assist with incident follow-up, health and safety monitoring, and problem resolution.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as scheduled.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- Master's degree and 1 year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience.
- Associate's degree (or 60 college credits) and 4 years of related experience.
- High school diploma/GED and 6 years of related experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
- Reliable transportation with current insurance.
- Ability to complete all required state and agency training.
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Committed to person-centered services, community inclusion, and high-quality care.
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
