Community Support Personnel

The Arc of Madison County•Athens, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Implements person centered plans to engage individual(s) supported in activities to either acquire new adaptive skills or support the individual(s) in utilizing adaptive skills to become actively involved in their community. Provides and seeks out opportunities for individual(s) supported to make choices. Treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers, and supervisors with dignity and respect. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Services are provided in community settings Assists individual(s) supported in acquiring, retaining, or improving socialization and networking through the use of community resources, natural supports, and community participation. Assists individual(s) to find and engage in specific opportunities for community participation, involvement, membership, contribution, and connections that develop the ability to independently or with natural supports engage in integrated opportunities in the broader community Encourages the successful participation of individual(s) supported in opportunities for meaningful, ongoing interactions with members of the broader community, leading to the development of a network of natural supports for him/her Provides service in a variety of integrated community settings where the opportunities take place and skills will be utilized Assists individual(s) supported to participate in activities of their choosing Provides opportunities for individual(s) supported in various settings and transportation as needed to achieve his/her goals and outcomes as noted in his/her Person-Centered Plan Develops and facilitates community connections and relationships with input from individual(s) supported Assists in scheduling and promoting volunteer opportunities in the community Assists in scheduling and promoting opportunities for community connections Observes and documents individual(s) supported behavior that is out of the ordinary and/or disruptive Provides clear, accurate, and timely records and documentation Notifies supervisory staff of any health concerns or needs for individual(s) supported Converses with/listens to individual (s) personal needs, responsibilities, expectations and aspirations in support a supportive and understanding manner Maintains service record of vehicles Lifts, carries, assists or restrains individuals as needed to prevent injury to themselves or others Be punctual and in attendance at work as scheduled in order to ensure required staffing ratios are met and to maintain individual safety and wellbeing at all times Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety in all environments Participates in and completes periodic training and certification as needed Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State & Federal laws, and guidelines Reports all instances of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, & exploitation immediately to the appropriate supervisor Displays conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to easily adapt to constant change and prioritize work.
Ability to drive an automobile and maintain an Alabama Driver’s License and meeting requirements insurability.

Responsibilities

Assists individual(s) supported in acquiring, retaining, or improving socialization and networking through the use of community resources, natural supports, and community participation.
Assists individual(s) to find and engage in specific opportunities for community participation, involvement, membership, contribution, and connections that develop the ability to independently or with natural supports engage in integrated opportunities in the broader community
Encourages the successful participation of individual(s) supported in opportunities for meaningful, ongoing interactions with members of the broader community, leading to the development of a network of natural supports for him/her
Provides service in a variety of integrated community settings where the opportunities take place and skills will be utilized
Assists individual(s) supported to participate in activities of their choosing
Provides opportunities for individual(s) supported in various settings and transportation as needed to achieve his/her goals and outcomes as noted in his/her Person-Centered Plan
Develops and facilitates community connections and relationships with input from individual(s) supported
Assists in scheduling and promoting volunteer opportunities in the community
Assists in scheduling and promoting opportunities for community connections
Observes and documents individual(s) supported behavior that is out of the ordinary and/or disruptive
Provides clear, accurate, and timely records and documentation
Notifies supervisory staff of any health concerns or needs for individual(s) supported
Converses with/listens to individual (s) personal needs, responsibilities, expectations and aspirations in support a supportive and understanding manner
Maintains service record of vehicles
Lifts, carries, assists or restrains individuals as needed to prevent injury to themselves or others
Be punctual and in attendance at work as scheduled in order to ensure required staffing ratios are met and to maintain individual safety and wellbeing at all times
Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety in all environments
Participates in and completes periodic training and certification as needed
Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State & Federal laws, and guidelines
Reports all instances of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, & exploitation immediately to the appropriate supervisor
Displays conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency