Job Details

AccessPoint RI is seeking a Community Support Specialist to assist the Day Program team in providing meaningful personalized support that encourages participants and their families to experience personal growth, achieve their personal goals, and reach their fullest potential.

 

• Ensure that all individuals and families supported are treated with dignity and respect.
• Understand and demonstrate the mission of AccessPoint RI.
• Interacts in a polite, honest, positive, and professional manner.
• Work with team members to resolve issues that may arise. 
• Assist with the development of a supportive environment that facilitates growth and learning.
• Provide support and services consistent with and as outlined in the individual support plan.
• Support individuals and their families in developing a positive self image.
• Treat each individual and their family as persons who have unique needs and wants.
• Support individuals and families in exercising control around selecting services and supports they receive.
• Provide daily and ongoing support as needed in areas of personal needs such as lifting, personal hygiene and nutrition.
• Encourage individuals and families to participate in community events and meet new people. 
• Work in conjunction with the individual and their families in developing an environment conducive to learning.
• Complete preparation materials and actively participate in the semi annual planning meetings
• Attend CPR, Medication Dispensing, and all other training as needed.
• Administer medication as needed.  
• Maintain open and ongoing written and verbal communication with family supervisor on a bi weekly basis.
• Adhere to all safety policies including safe driving and seatbelt policies.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned. 
   

Qualifications 

• Completed High School Diploma or GED
• An Associate Degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred. 
• Minimum 1 year of experience assisting individuals with developmental disabilities. 
• Willingness and ability to complete CPR, Non Violet Crisis Intervention (NCI), HIPPA, and Human Rights training required. 
• Ongoing access and provision of an insured automobile are required.