Community Support Professional

Racker • Town of Ithaca, NY

4d • $19 - $20

About The Position

Community Support Professionals provide one-on-one, community-based support to individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. They implement individualized services that help people explore and build skills, increase independence, and participate in their communities. Services may take place at home or in the community and may include respite for families, teaching, modeling, and supporting skill development. Staff work with individuals on their caseloads and participate as members of each person’s support team. The role is available part-time or full-time in the Tompkins County area, with a flexible daytime schedule and the option to choose preferred towns. The posting notes a preference for 6–8 hours on Saturdays and requires employees to have their own transportation. Staff must use a smartphone for documentation; personal smartphone ownership and use are strongly preferred. Pay is $20 per hour for staff scheduled to work at least 10 hours per week, and $19 per hour for those scheduled fewer than 10 hours per week. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.76 per mile. Staff working 27.5 hours or more are eligible for the listed full-time benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet the agency’s approved driver criteria: at least 3 years of experience with a driver’s license and no more than 4 points.
• Own transportation.
• Ability to use a smartphone for documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Personal smartphone ownership and use is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and safety of the individuals supported.
• Provide individualized services to people with disabilities and their families, including respite, teaching, modeling, and support for skill development at home and in the community.
• Participate as an active member of each person’s team by offering ideas, input, and advocacy related to the person’s Staff Action Plan.
• Follow the objectives in the person’s Staff Action Plan and directions discussed with the supervisor.
• Attend training to improve services.
• Complete job requirements, including training and PPD, within the required time frames.
• Immediately or on the day of occurrence, report potential incidents to the designated Family Support Coordinator or supervisor.
• Enter time and services accurately in Racker’s eVero electronic health record, documenting service times, supports provided, and mileage in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
• Use a smartphone for documentation purposes.
• Communicate regularly with the supervisor about service provision.
• Attend scheduled supervisory meetings regularly.
• Maintain professional behavior and dress.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick time for staff working 27.5 hours or more.
• Paid vacation time for staff working 27.5 hours or more.
• Tuition assistance for staff working 27.5 hours or more.
• Health insurance for staff working 27.5 hours or more.
• 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.
• Mileage reimbursement of $0.76 per mile.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED