Community Support Specialist

Role: Our Community Based Day Support Program is looking to hire a FT Community Specialist. This role takes members into the community daily. The employee must be comfortable driving a group of program participants in a company vehicle, and accessing the community with these individuals.

SUMMARY

Implement the mission of Community Support Program. This includes supervising members in the least restrictive community setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Train assigned workers on community living and employment skills, i.e. money management (banking), use of community resources such as the library and restaurants, safety skills, shopping for work/interview clothes, job tours, volunteer work, personal grooming (barber or beauty shop) etc., in individualizing training methods to each person's learning style.
• Follow individual’s ISP goals and interventions, collect data as needed, and provide input into annual planning.
• Provide input in community schedule and suggestions for destinations.
• Teach and model appropriate social interaction, emphasizing appropriate habits, behaviors, and attitudes.
• Provide job coaching and training in community employment.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Communicate effectively with Case Manager(s) regarding progress and performance.
• Respond appropriately to potentially problematic situations through direct intervention and/or obtaining support.
• Support the individuals to maximize community participation.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.
• EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma/GED required

EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in a related field

TRAINING: First Aid & CPR, Valid Driver License, CPI Cert or the ability to become certified. MAP certification a plus.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to interact effectively with disabled and non‑disabled people.
• Must have reliable transportation and drivers license to perform job
• MAP certification preferred
• Must be trustworthy, and capable of overseeing a small group independently in a community setting
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EMPLOYEE CONDUCT AND WORK RULES

To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, PRIDE Inc. expects employees to follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees and the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and reliable vehicle (Required)

Work Location: In person