Community Support Specialist - Adults Outpatient

Seven Counties Services • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The position involves teaching, modeling, and coaching activities of daily living (ADL) such as personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, and educational and vocational goal-setting. The role includes monitoring performance of ADL skills and providing therapeutic feedback. Additionally, the position requires teaching psychoeducation classes on recovery topics, planning and facilitating community-based activities, and contributing to a safe and therapeutic environment through verbal de-escalation and behavior management techniques. The individual will serve as an ambassador for SCS, integrating clients into the community and educating community members about disabilities and SCS’s services. Collaboration with community systems and providing transportation are also key responsibilities, along with administering First Aid and CPR, supervising self-administered medication, and maintaining confidentiality of protected health information. The role requires participation in staff meetings and ongoing skill enhancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of all required trainings within 6 months of hire date.
• One year full time experience working with individuals receiving mental health services.
• Formal documentation of ability to function independently as direct support professional.
• Ability to provide caring, nurturing attention to individuals with disabilities.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.
• Teaching skills.
• Patience and empathy.
• Maturity and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL).
• Monitors performance of ADL skills and provides therapeutic feedback.
• Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery.
• Plans and facilitates community-based activities.
• Contributes to a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Serves as an ambassador of SCS and its clients.
• Collaborates with community systems on behalf of individuals served.
• Provides transportation and teaches use of public transportation systems.
• Provides personal care as needed.
• Administers First Aid and CPR as needed.
• Supervises self-administered medication.
• Identifies clients’ food and/or medication allergies.
• Communicates relevant information with other staff members.
• May take responsibility for specific assignments within the program.
• May provide limited on-the-job training to Community Support Providers.
• Documents services and care provided.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
• Attends and participates in required staff and service planning meetings.
• Maintains and enhances skills for working with clients.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability - Company Paid
• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Career Development and Growth
• Tuition Assistance Plans
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Clinical Supervision toward licensure
• Company paid professional training for various skills
• Opportunities for growth and movement
• Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc.
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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