Community Partner

Class•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$18

About The Position

Do you have the desire to work for an agency that strives to make a difference in people's lives? If you answered yes, then Community Living and Support Services has an opportunity for you!! Community Living and Support Services (CLASS) is a leader in providing high quality, person-centered care and support to people with disabilities and seniors throughout Allegheny County. If you are someone who wants to build stronger communities and ensure that all people, regardless of ability, can live, work, and play in the communities of their choice, CLASS wants you on our team. CLASS is now offering a $1,300 sign-on bonus earned through 1 year of employment What employees are saying about CLASS: "This is the best organization I have worked for especially regarding support and needs to both clients and staff." "CLASS is a professional place with good workers. A place that helps the community for those who need help."

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).
Specific skills and qualities required: 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.

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.