Community Support Facilitator

Hope Services • Gilroy, CA

90d • $21

About The Position

Hope Services is Silicon Valley's leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels. Hope Services has been awarded 2022 Top Workplaces by San Francisco Chronicle, 2022 Top-rated Nonprofit by Great Nonprofits, and received a Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar and a perfect 100/100 rating in three different categories: financial health, leadership and adaptability, and culture and community from Charity Navigator. The position offers an outstanding benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, a comprehensive Scholarship Program, and generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time accrual plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus two years of related experience or an approved combination of experience and education.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and clear driving record.
• A belief that all people are valued members of the community.
• An understanding of the principles of normalization and commitment to community integration.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of the team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills including use of computerized word program and database.
• Knowledge and understanding of alternative communication systems and assistive technology.
• CPR and First Aid certification (Hope can provide necessary training, if needed).
• Positive and cooperative attitude toward a consumer driven service system working with developmentally disabled adults.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling and work in a consumer driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and/or individual support in the community as identified in the consumer's Individualized Personal Plan.
• Develop opportunities for consumers to participate as valued and contributing members of the community.
• Facilitate and model interactive relationships with community members.
• Facilitate and develop activities to build relationships, skills, and experience in the community.
• Travel with and/or transport client throughout the local community.
• Develop and expand consumer participation in typical and generic community activities chosen by the consumer.
• Act as advocate on behalf of consumers served.
• Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case recordings, IPPs and other required documentation.
• Maintain a professional relationship with consumers, family members and appropriate others.
• Represent HOPE in the community in a professional manner.
• Implement behavioral intervention plan when needed to assure consumer safety and promote learning.
• Coordinate consumer programming with Center's activities, services, and staff.
• Act as a mandated abuse reporter.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to assure efficiency of program services.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Scholarship Program
• Generous Paid Vacation
• Sick Time accrual plans

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED