Community Support Facilitator

Hope Services•Hollister, CA

About The Position

Hope Services seeks a Community Support Facilitator to support and lead people with developmental disabilities in participating in community activities and receiving services. Activities and services are guided by each consumer’s Person Centered Plan and Individualized Personal Plan. The role is community-based and includes travel around the local community and, when possible, use of public transportation. The facilitator works independently and with others, maintains professional relationships with consumers and their families, and represents Hope Services professionally in the community. The position includes completing documentation and coordinating consumer programming with center activities, services, and staff. Hope Services describes itself as Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs and states its commitment 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 normalization principles 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 serving adults with developmental disabilities.
Ability to be flexible with scheduling and work in a consumer-driven environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse population.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification; Hope Services can provide necessary training if needed.

Responsibilities

Provide group and/or individual support in community settings as identified in each consumer’s Individualized Personal Plan.
Develop opportunities for consumers to participate as valued and contributing community members, and facilitate and model interactive relationships with community members.
Develop and 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.
Act as an advocate for consumers served.
Complete required forms and accountability documentation, including incident reports, case recordings, Individualized Personal Plans, and other required documents.
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 efficient program services.