What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist - Montgomery County - TN - (4000) position at The Charles Lea Center?
Community Support Specialist - Tennessee
Charles Lea Center is looking to hire a full-time Community Support Specialist.
The Community Support Specialist earns a competitive hourly wage of 16.00/HR.
Community Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Director of Supportive Living with the focus of health and safety management in an individual's home and implementation of individual's service goals. As a Community Support Specialist, you will support people to live more effectively and meaningful lives by supporting them to secure nontraditional services that encompass a combination of staff support. This includes residential, employment, and community support. Key areas include assessing the needs, wants, and goals for all aspects of life for the persons supported and monitor and advocate for services accordingly for the individuals we support with disabilities and special needs and connect individuals to needed services. Would you like to use your skills to contribute to an organization that makes a difference in your community? If so, please read on!
This position earns a competitive wage. We provide terrific benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and access to online wellness clinic. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT THE CHARLES LEA CENTER
At the Charles Lea Center, we believe that everyone person should have the right to have a meaningful life whether they have a disability or not by providing an array of supports that respect the uniqueness of each person by offering nontraditional innovative services that support individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play.
We are looking for Community Support Specialist to help us develop and implement a unique and new service in Tennessee designed to help young adults in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. Using a unique approach built around person centered, employment first, and technology first thinking. We are looking for Community Support Specialist grounded in person centered thinking, who can foster a creative and forward-thinking approach to providing services in Tennessee.
The Charles Lea Center is a CQL accredited organization that is based in Spartanburg South Carolina and provides services in South Carolina, and North Carolina and recently was awarded a contract with the Tennessee Department Disability and Aging (DDA) to provide services in their State. For additional information about our organization, please go to our website at www.charleslea.org.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to pass a background check upon hire
- Valid driver's license
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or General Equivalent with Two (2) years' experience working with persons with Intellectual Development Disabilities (Preferred)
Are you able to work independently as well as with a team? Can you exhibit a good work ethic and professionalism? Do you genuinely like to help people and have the drive to build your career on doing good? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!
A DAY AS THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST:
- As the Community Support Specialist, you will work jointly with all support areas and departments to support people through ensuring homes are operated and maintained within the expectations of CLC.
- Provide intervention, assistance, and support for hospitalizations, injuries, death, and abuse, critical, and other emergencies deemed necessary.
- Prepare meals based on established menus, taking into account each individual's diet, health, and physical needs.
- Support individuals to ensure they are clean, groomed, and dressed appropriately.
- Responsible for daily activities of facility as scheduled by individuals and staff. Ensuring individuals are active in their communities.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Follow the Standards, regulations required by Tennessee Department Disability and Aging (DDA).
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our 3-minute application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 37040
