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Form of workThere have been approximately 414,000 Wounded Warriors suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). About 20% of Veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan suffer the effects of PTSD in a given year.-WoundedWarriorhomes.org
Men and Women from all walks of life fought and stood for America's freedom. Wouldn't you like to give back to those still fighting, but instead of fighting for America, they are fighting each day to live a normal life!
The Community Support Specialist (CSS) will work directly with the warrior in a community setting. He/she will deliver direct care support, assistance and training to the Wounded Warrior challenged with developmental disabilities, and/or TBI/Dual Diagnosis. The CSS provides opportunities for the warrior to be as independent as possible based on each individual's skills, preferences, needs, choices, and values. He/She encourages warriors to be involved in their community. He/She will be an advocate for warriors and will ensure that all warriors are treated with dignity and respect and provide assistive and emotional support to clients as needed. He/She will assist warriors in achieving their personal goals, which may include providing or arranging transportation for clients as indicated. He/She will comply with all documentation regulations and is responsible for documenting progress toward goals, as well as report potential new needs to supervisor to help the warrior achieve independence.
SIGN-ON BONUS- $1000
Benefits at 30 days!
Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Implements and documents interventions and goals as identified in each individual's plan of services.
- Areas of service include but are not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, money management, shopping, and social engagement.
- Aides in vocational activities; and provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
- Provides training and assistance as needed in areas such as health management, medication administration, communication, socialization, self-advocacy, skill development, and community integration.
- Assists individuals in planning and participating in recreational activities of interest to individuals both at home and in the community.
- Accompanies individuals to medical and dental appointments as needed and communicates effectively with medical providers. Provides first aid as needed.
- Documents relevant information in daily note or log, ISP/behavior support plans and other documents as required.
- Provides behavioral supports as needed by role modeling appropriate behavior, and intervening, responding according to generally accepted standards and each person's plan of service.
Community Support Specialist
Qualifications (Minimum Job Requirements): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: H.S. diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 1 year experience in Human Services field. TBI experience preferred for candidates in the Home and Community Based Services Programs.
Specific skills/abilities: Able to calmly handle stressful situations. Strong writing and computer skills. Able to communicate effectively and legibly in writing. Must exercise good judgment and decision making skills. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be caring and compassionate, dependable, responsible, ethical, flexible and open-minded.
Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc: Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certification preferred. Must have valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record acceptable to the insurance carrier for Lutheran Services Carolinas.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
- Visits to residences and community required. Local travel/driving is required. Transportation in personal vehicle is required.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach overhead.
- Minimum ability to lift and carry minimum of 25 pounds. Lifting requirement will vary depending on client served.
- In emergency/adverse weather conditions, additional coverage requirements are enforced and required.
