Community Support Facilitator

Hope Services•Salinas, CA

About The Position

Hope Services is seeking a Community Support Facilitator to support and lead people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in participating in activities and receiving services in community settings. Activities and services are defined by each consumer through their Person Centered Plan and Individualized Personal Plan. The role supports consumers in community participation, relationships, skills, and experiences, and coordinates consumer programming with center activities, services, and staff. The position is community-based and involves travel around town and within consumers’ communities, including occasional visits to consumer homes.

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.
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 the community as identified in each consumer’s Individualized Personal Plan.
Develop opportunities for consumers to participate as valued and contributing members of the community, and facilitate and model interactive relationships with community members.
Facilitate and develop 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.
Act as an advocate on behalf of consumers served.
Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case recordings, IPPs, 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 center activities, services, and staff.
Act as a mandated abuse reporter.
Perform other duties as assigned to assure the efficiency of program services.