Community Support Facilitator

Hope Services•Salinas, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hope Services is seeking a Community Support Facilitator to provide support and leadership so consumers with developmental disabilities can participate in activities and receive services in community settings. Services and activities are guided by each consumer’s Person Centered Plan and Individualized Personal Plan. The position is community based and involves supporting consumers in the local community and, at times, in their homes. The facilitator advocates for consumers, promotes community participation and relationships, implements behavioral intervention plans when needed, coordinates programming, and completes required documentation. The role includes extensive local travel and may involve transporting clients. Hope Services describes itself as Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus two years of related experience, or an approved combination of experience and education.
Valid California driver’s license and clear driving record.
Belief that all people are valued members of the community.
Understanding of the principles of normalization and commitment to community integration.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, including use of computerized word-processing programs and databases.
Knowledge and understanding of alternative communication systems and assistive technology.
CPR and First Aid certification; Hope Services 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 and ability to work with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

Provide group and/or individual support in community settings as identified in consumers’ Individualized Personal Plans.
Develop opportunities for consumers to participate as valued and contributing members of the community, and facilitate and model interactions with community members.
Facilitate activities that build relationships, skills, and experience in the community.
Travel with and/or transport clients throughout the local community.
Develop and expand consumer participation in typical and generic community activities chosen by the consumer.
Advocate on behalf of consumers.
Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case recordings, Individualized Personal Plans, and other required documentation.
Maintain professional relationships with consumers, family members, and appropriate others, and represent Hope Services professionally in the community.
Implement behavioral intervention plans when needed to assure consumer safety and promote learning.
Coordinate consumer programming with the Center’s activities, services, and staff.
Act as a mandated abuse reporter.
Perform other duties as assigned to assure efficient program services.