Community Living Aide

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March 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR100926#
** Department
* * Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals#
** Division
* * Social/Human Services#
** Salary**$46,305.00 - $50,299.00#
** Job Profile
** JC--5 - Community Living Aide (C94 L1293 BHDDH Developmental Disabilities)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
**** Various Group Homes throughout Rhode Island
**** Home and shift assignments will be temporary in nature and may change during the 6 month probation period and until a successful bid is achieved from an internal posting of CLA vacancies after successful completion of probationary period.
**** Spanish speaking preferred;
**** American Sign Language preferred;
**** Behavior Management experience preferred;
**** Southern RI residents encouraged to apply.
**** Scheduled

Hours:

7:00am - 3:00pm;
Days off are to be determined**#
** Opening Date
** January 29, 2026#
** Closing Date
** March 1, 2026#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR100926 COMMUNITY LIVING AIDE (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00314 A#
** Classification
* * Community Living Aide#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To perform a variety of routine duties in the care, treatment and custody of people with an intellectual and developmental disability in a community-based setting; and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Works under the general supervision of a superior and of approved specialized professional staff; work is subject to review in process and upon completion for conformance to established policies and procedures.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** Usually none.
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*** To perform a variety of routine duties in the care, treatment and custody of people with an intellectual and developmental disability in a community-based environment.
* To perform and document active treatment programs under plans of care prepared by specialized professional staff, including activities in physical, occupational and speech therapy, recreation, socialization, self-help skills, personal hygiene, and psychological assistance.
* To perform routine housekeeping and cleaning tasks in a homelife situation, including vacuuming, dusting, bedmaking, and purchasing, care, and upkeep of clothing.
* To purchase, store and maintain appropriate food stocks and supplies, and to prepare, cook and serve nutritious balanced meals; to clean cooking utensils, eating implements, and dining area in accordance with established sanitation guidelines.
* To perform routine treatment and administer medications under the jurisdiction of a licensed professional.
* To drive sedans and vans in order to transport clients into the community.
* As required, to perform routine liaison functions in order to facilitate communication between clients, family, and members of the community.
* To assist and participate with clients in utilizing appropriate recreational facilities and activities.
* To instruct clients in everyday home living situations, including housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and utilization of facilities.
* To promote the clients' successful assimilation into community living facilities, and to instruct clients in the optimum utilization of community-based resources.
* To do related work as required.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
**** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
** A working knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods used in a community-based program of care, custody and development of people with an intellectual and developmental disability; a working knowledge of the housekeeping and sanitary procedures required in a community-based living facility; the capacity for understanding and dealing with the various problems of people with an intellectual and developmental disability;

the ability to implement and document specific care programs and treatments as developed by professional specialists; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, clients and their families, and members of the community; and related capacities and abilities.
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* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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* Education:

** Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school; and
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* Experience:

** Such as may have been gained through: employment in a habilitative service involving responsibility for assisting in the care, custody and guidance of people with an intellectual and developmental disability.
** Or,
** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
** SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
** At the time of appointment must be capable of performing, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate. Must have a driver's license to transport clients in vehicle assigned.#
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