Community Support Specialist- Part Time (25-30) Hours Weekly)

Lutheran Services Carolinas stands by our motto, "we walk together with all we serve." Serving those who are most vulnerable is our passion. From newly arrived americans, to foster care, to the intellectually disabled, we care!

We are passionate about our employees and residents and are looking for passionate team mates!

Our Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program is looking for a Community Support Specialist (CSS) to work with a

Lutheran Services Carolinas stands by our motto, "We walk together with all we serve." Serving those, who are most vulnerable, is our passion. From newly arrived Americans, to foster care, to the intellectually disabled, we care!

We are passionate about our employees and residents and are looking for passionate team members!

Our Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program is looking for a Community Support Specialist (CSS) to work one-on-one with a Wounded Warrior that has experienced a traumatic brain injury. The CSS will work with the Wounded Warrior in their home and within the local community in accordance with established life skills/personal goals. The CSS’ main responsibility is to care and provide a loving, fun, whole environment for the Warrior while helping them achieve a level of independence within their life and community.

Essential Functions:

• Implements and documents interventions and goals daily as identified in each individual's plan of services.
• Provides training and assistance as needed in all daily living skills.
• 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 (to include assistance with transferring and mobility if 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.
• Provides transportation in agency vehicles; or in personal vehicle. Maintains agency vehicles in clean manner.
• 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.

Education: H.S. diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 1 year experience in Human Services field. TBI experience preferred but not required.

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.
• Shifts may vary from night to day.
• Meeting with clients who have become agitated/frustrated/irritable.
• 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.

Great opportunity to join Lutheran Services Carolinas and be a part of a great team serving our community.
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