Community Support Professional
About The Position
Our mission is to provide people with developmental disabilities diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives. The Community Support Professional provides up to 40 hours of support per week to consumers in a variety of settings, assisting them with daily living skills, community integration, and problem resolution. This role requires maintaining a professional demeanor, participating in treatment teams, documenting progress, and advocating for consumers. The position also involves transporting consumers to appointments and outings, promoting a safe and caring environment, and adhering to agency policies and training requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Three years of work experience with consumers with developmental disabilities
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License with acceptable driving record as determined by Motor Vehicle Report and insurance guidelines
- Read, write, and speak the English language in order to perform job duties.
- Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
- Perform basic Mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Manage multiple tasks.
- Able to utilize Computer for essential job functions such electronic time and record keeping
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record check (pre-hire, bi-annually)
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse history Clearance (pre-hire, bi-annually)
- Federal Background Check utilizing FBI Fingerprint system (pre-hire, bi-annually)
- Physical and Mantoux TB test (pre-hire, bi-annually)
- Signing of a Confirmation Statement indicating there are no civil or criminal liability for abuse of a Developmentally Disabled individual or Act 13 Violations (pre-hire, bi-annually)
- Sign New Jersey Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Consent form.
Nice To Haves
- 24 hours of annual training
Responsibilities
- Accepts assignments based on the particular needs of the consumer.
- Provides up to 40 hours of support per week to consumers in a variety of settings.
- Assists consumers in daily living skills which include, but are not limited to, bathing, dressing, incontinence care, meal planning/preparation, and housekeeping.
- Assists consumers in the community in order to meet medical, recreational, and social needs.
- Acts as an advocate to ensure that consumers remain in control of their households and finances when needed.
- Assists the consumer in problem resolution and negotiating personal crisis.
- Maintains professional demeanor when representing Keystone.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team process.
- Writes, where appropriate, reviews, and ensures progress notes are complete with required information.
- Conducts, facilitates, and speaks on behalf of Keystone Community Resources (KCR) with Family members, Supports Coordinators, Guardians and other stakeholders involved in consumer’s care.
- Attends professional meetings as needed to represent the consumer and KCR.
- Schedules, attends, and transports consumers to appointments, visits, outings, and/or Trips as needed.
- Promotes a safe and caring environment where individuals can learn and grow while enjoying a healthy and productive lifestyle.
- Understands internal and external policies and follows employee rules of conduct and performance as set forth by Keystone.
- Promotes community awareness by demonstrating responsible, courteous behavior and a positive perception of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Annually meets regulatory and agency in-service training requirements.
Benefits
- Keystone will proactively work with an employee requesting a reasonable accommodation to be able to complete job duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
