Community Support Specialist

Seeking a reliable and experienced Community Support Worker to provide a variety of supports to young adults with intellectual disabilities and complex behavioral issues. Support services will be provided across multiple settings, including home, community and workplace.

Responsibilities include:

* Skill development -teaching and supporting activities of daily living such as meal planning, shopping, cooking, laundry, housekeeping, and banking/money management;

* Provide transportation to and from work, medical appointments, and community activities;

* Following the behavioral support plan and helping participants meet their goals;

* Complete daily, weekly, and monthly program sheets and paperwork;

* Explore and plan fun activities that meet the interests of the individuals;

* Maintain scheduling of medical appointments and medication refills;

* Provide emotional supports and strategies to support healthy behaviors.

Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to empathize with others, have a great sense of humor, use sound judgement, and be able to motivate others. An ability to consistently set and enforce firm boundaries and apply the provisions of a behavioral support plan are essential functions of this position. Strict compliance with confidentiality is required.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and observation skills, as well as patience and excellent time management skills.

You must also be able to pass DMV, criminal ,and abuse registry checks. A reliable, safe vehicle that is registered and insured is a must as transporting these individuals is an essential function of the position.

The 35 hours per week are generally Monday through Friday, 9:00-4:00, but may occasionally require an earlier start or end time.

Payroll is managed through ARIS Solutions. Paid sick time is available after one year. There are no insurance benefits available.

Compensation averages $1000 per week/$28.57 hr. Benefits include paid sick time at an accrual rate set forth by ARIS after one year, a somewhat flexible schedule, and use of our home gym before or after your shift.

Please submit a resume and cover letter introducing yourself.

Serious applicants only. Do not waste my time submitting an application if your sole intent is to satisfy a job search requirement.

If you have questions about the position, please call me at 802-318-0033.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,000.00 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29