Community Partner

Community Living & Support Services (CLASS)•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Living and Support Services (CLASS) is seeking a Community Partner to join their team. CLASS is a leader in providing high-quality, person-centered care and support to people with disabilities and seniors throughout Allegheny County. This role is for individuals who want to build stronger communities and ensure that all people, regardless of ability, can live, work, and play in the communities of their choice. CLASS is offering a $1,300 sign-on bonus earned through 1 year of employment. Employees describe CLASS as the best organization they have worked for, especially regarding support and needs for both clients and staff, and as a professional place with good workers that helps the community.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2 years of experience working directly with people with disabilities OR Bachelor's degree in human service (or related field).
Dependability, flexibility, and self-direction.
Driver's license, own vehicle, valid insurance and registration, and the ability to travel throughout Allegheny County with participant in own vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Enjoys working with little direction

Responsibilities

Support participants to develop and maintain safe and healthy relationships with family, friends, and community members - as desired.
Provide life skills training and ongoing support in areas such as managing attendants, finances and budgeting, meal planning, shopping, home management, scheduling and following up on appointments, arranging transportation, etc.
Support participants with judgement and decision-making skills.
Encourage participants to advocate for themselves and their needs.
Assist participants with identifying and prioritizing their needs and goals.
Create a Plan of Action guided by each participant's identified goals and priorities, when applicable.
Work together with the participant to complete applications, research, and connect with community programs and other resources as needed.
Become well acquainted with and maintain ongoing involvement with participants.
Become familiar with CLASS' Mission Statement and Guiding Principles and apply them daily in all interactions and activities.
Maintain required documentation, records, schedules, billing information and procedures in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned.