Community Support Professional
About The Position
New Competitive starting rate of $16.00 an hour! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities? Then we have the position for you! The Community Supports Professional (CSP) is responsible for supporting the needs of the individual in the In-Home and Community Support, and Companion Services programs. The position requires the CSP to assist individuals with the performance and execution of daily living requirements necessary to maintain their residence. The CSP will work with the individual's support team to identify and assess personal outcomes as defined by the individual's goals and support plan The CSP will also conduct training on how to perform life skills such as cleaning, cooking, budgeting, and personal care. The CSP provides transportation to the individual as needed. The CSP documents all visits and activities in the Electronic Health Records System (EHR). The CSP utilizes any required vehicle verification system to document and track specific visit locations and durations as required. The CSP may work with other members of the individual's support team, including other staff, friends, family members, and/or community support members to design training, support, and interventions to ensure the success of the individual and execution of the individual's plan and goals. The CSP must maintain clear and accurate documentation as required by the Program Specialist to ensure quality service delivery. The CSP reports to the Program Specialist - In-Home and Community Supports.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED. (Original document is required).
- Computer knowledge is a must.
- Valid PA Driver's License.
- PA Motor Vehicle Record Check.
- Use of vehicle while working with valid registration and insurance coverage indicating you are an insured driver.
- Pre-employment Drug Screen.
- PA Criminal History Clearance.
- FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with daily living requirements
- Work with the individual's support team to identify and assess personal outcomes
- Conduct training on life skills
- Provide transportation to the individual as needed
- Document all visits and activities in the Electronic Health Records System (EHR)
- Utilize any required vehicle verification system to document and track specific visit locations and durations as required
- Work with other members of the individual's support team to design training, support, and interventions
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation
- Report to the Program Specialist - In-Home and Community Supports
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid vacation and sick days
- 401(k) Plan
- tuition reimbursement
- paid holidays starting day one of employment!!
- comprehensive paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
