What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Worker position at The Community Lighthouse Inc?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Join Our Team as a Community Support Worker - Empower Families & Foster Growth!
About Us:
Join our vision at The Community Lighthouse of healing the world, one child at a time. We believe in empowerment through education and training. As an organization, we are passionate about helping others and dedicated to empowering families, children, and professionals to heal trauma for generations to come. While we take our work seriously, we maintain a playful atmosphere, ensuring we enjoy what we do and have a good time.
We are dedicated to training you in the Nurtured Heart Approach and believe that individuals who thrive in teamwork, enjoy building positive relationships, and maintain a healthy sense of humor will flourish in our culture.
Our Values and Culture:
At The Community Lighthouse, our values are lived every day, shaping a culture where collaboration, support, and growth thrive. We show up with our best selves, so that our patients can find their best selves:
- Play! – Creativity and exploration are at the heart of both our work and our team culture.
- Guiding families toward healing – We are dedicated to helping families overcome challenges and build healthier lives.
- Building healthy relationships – Positive, meaningful connections with clients and colleagues are key to success.
- Staying curious – Continuous learning helps us grow as professionals and improve the care we provide.
- Daring to Lead – We take initiative and empower ourselves and our clients to succeed.
- Investing in Growth – If we want our clients to grow, we must model growth ourselves. We focus on both personal and professional development.
- We’re ONE team – Collaboration is central to our success, and we invest in each other’s growth and well-being.
Our team-building activities and social events further reinforce our supportive culture, where everyone is encouraged to thrive. Collaboration and flexibility are woven into everything we do as we work together to support both our clients and each other.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At The Community Lighthouse, we value flexibility and support, providing manageable caseloads and regular check-ins to keep you thriving. We prioritize work-life balance and ensure you have the tools and support you need to make a real difference while taking care of yourself. Our culture is centered on collaboration, growth, and personal empowerment. Plus, we offer paid mileage and time for driving between client appointments, ensuring you're compensated for your travel—a practice many providers don’t follow.
You’ll have a flexible schedule with opportunities to work in a variety of environments, from home visits to community settings, helping clients overcome barriers and live more independently.
Training and Development:
We provide ongoing PAID TRAINING in the Nurtured Heart Approach to equip you with skills to support clients in achieving their goals. You'll also have access to PAID CEUs for continuous professional development.
Pay Based on Degree:
- Bachelor’s Degree: $47,900 - $56,000 annually ($23 - $27 per hour)
- Master’s Degree: $58,240 - $68,640 annually ($28 - $33 per hour)
Benefits:
- PAID TRAINING
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES to support your work-life balance
- SUPPORTIVE CULTURE
- GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
- DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION
- Up to 3.5 WEEKS PTO & PAID SICK LEAVE
- 6 PAID HOLIDAYS
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- PAID MATERNITY LEAVE
- 401K - 4% MATCH
- PAID MILEAGE & TIME for driving between client appointments
Job Responsibilities:
The Community Support Worker provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) to qualifying clients at home, school, and in the community. You’ll support individuals and families experiencing behavioral health challenges and help them succeed in their daily lives.
- Coordinate and facilitate team meetings as needed.
- Support clients by coaching in areas like socialization skills, daily living skills, school and work readiness, and education.
- Assist in crisis situations by developing and utilizing crisis plans.
- Engage clients in achieving treatment goals.
- Complete required documentation for all client interactions.
- Attend meetings and trainings to stay current on agency practices.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- 1 year of relevant experience working with the target population.
- Flexibility to coordinate with client schedules and attend training, supervision, and meetings.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (Spanish is a plus).
- Reliable transportation and ability to engage in moderate day travel.
Salary : $47,900 - $56,000
