COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
About The Position
As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga’s Mission is to support all people in need and advocate for social justice and human dignity. We envision a just and compassionate community rooted in love and the dignity of all people. Our objectives are to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable people and to challenge conditions causing poverty and despair. We serve people regardless of their religion, beliefs, race, or ethnicity. We support all people in need, no matter how they identify themselves. We want our staff to represent the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Direct Support Professional perform a wide variety of person centered supports and services with a strong emphasis on personal choice to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Possession of a high school or a high school equivalency required
- Successful completion of the Direct Support Assistant Traineeship.
- Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle
- Prior experience serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
- Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
- Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant years of experience and education will be considered
Responsibilities
- Knows the service plan and safe guards for each individual served
- Learns the eVero data base system for recordkeeping
- Writes daily and monthly notes in a timely manner
- Assists and inspire individuals to achieve their goals
- Develops and assist cognitive and physical support to individuals with disabilities to lead a better life.
- Provides safe transportation with a reliable and clean car and driver’s license
- Assists in the development, implementation and on-going evaluation of service plan that are based on individual preferences, needs and interests.
- Teaches and reinforces the use of a variety of techniques to help individuals achieve their goals.
- Helps individuals to develop/maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
- Supports the safety of individuals in everyday situations
- Assists in selection and teaching appropriate community activities
- Supports activity participation in the community
- Communicates with the individuals circle of people
- Attends all required OPWDD and agency trainings
- Attends staff meetings
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package and work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
