Community Support Specialist

ServiceSource • Oakton, VA

5d • $21

About The Position

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities . Pay : $21/Hour Part Time Position is mainly evenings, nights and weekends! Local Travel Primary Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review. Transport participants to and from activities, appointments, grocery shopping, and other activities using a company or personal vehicle; always provide supervision and engagement during activities. Create, complete, and maintain billing records and required documentation as assigned. Plan, coordinate, and schedule activities in conjunction with participants/caregivers. Perform daily inspections of company or personal vehicles. Assist with vehicle maintenance appointments and vehicle cleaning/wash appointments; appointment may not be necessary. Additional Responsibilities Provide coverage for participants and transportation routes; overtime and/or weekends and night support required on occasion. Provide travel training (Uber, Lyft, or public transportation) and soft skills training to participants. Adhere to sanitization and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols. Communicate with clients’ support systems and supervisor. Maintain knowledge of community activities, events, and opportunities for participants. Support participant skill building opportunities. Coordinate and manage clients’ activity budget and funds; seek supervisor approval if support system requests staff to manage and maintain funds outside of activity times. Support other ServiceSource programs and initiatives. Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years’ experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, older adults, and/or providing home health services.
• Experience driving large passenger vehicles or large vehicle with a wheelchair lift.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with ServiceSource specific programs and software.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to frequent schedule changes and problem solve.
• Creative thinking skills to adapt and implement activities to meet participants’ skill level.

Responsibilities

• Transport participants to and from activities, appointments, grocery shopping, and other activities using a company or personal vehicle; always provide supervision and engagement during activities.
• Create, complete, and maintain billing records and required documentation as assigned.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule activities in conjunction with participants/caregivers.
• Perform daily inspections of company or personal vehicles.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance appointments and vehicle cleaning/wash appointments; appointment may not be necessary.
• Provide coverage for participants and transportation routes; overtime and/or weekends and night support required on occasion.
• Provide travel training (Uber, Lyft, or public transportation) and soft skills training to participants.
• Adhere to sanitization and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.
• Communicate with clients’ support systems and supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of community activities, events, and opportunities for participants.
• Support participant skill building opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage clients’ activity budget and funds; seek supervisor approval if support system requests staff to manage and maintain funds outside of activity times.
• Support other ServiceSource programs and initiatives.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees