Community Support Specialist - Oldham County

Seven Counties Services • La Grange, 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, educational and vocational goal-setting, and nutrition needs. 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 on behalf of individuals served is essential, as well as providing transportation and personal care as needed. The role also includes administering First Aid and CPR, supervising self-administered medication, and maintaining confidentiality of protected health information. The position requires participation in staff meetings and ongoing skill enhancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year full-time experience working with individuals receiving mental health services
• Formal documentation of ability to function independently as a 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

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
• 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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees