Community Support Specialist
About The Position
Northpointe is a Community Mental Health organization serving individuals with serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, substance abuse disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities across Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Community Support Specialist supports individuals in maintaining independent living by coaching, prompting, and training them to develop skills, achieve goals, and participate in the community. The role assists clinical staff with therapeutic activities, supports individuals with daily routines and personal care, provides transportation to community needs, and documents observations and data. The specialist also helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and protects individuals’ Recipient Rights.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Experience working in a caregiving role.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Certification as a nursing assistant; recertification is required for compensation.
Responsibilities
- Assist clinical staff in administering and documenting therapeutic activities as trained and directed by the individual plan of service.
- Safely transport and accompany individuals to and from community needs according to their individual plans of service, including assisting them into and out of vehicles and ensuring passenger seat belt use.
- Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.
- Advocate for and ensure that Recipient Rights are respected and protected.
- Observe and document individuals’ behavior and interactions, physical health, communication, feeding patterns, toileting, and other relevant information to support assessment and treatment goals when required.
- Provide verbal, nonverbal, behavioral, or physical interventions according to Northpointe training.
- Engage individuals in activities that are part of their daily routines and adapt activities to support their participation.
- Provide prompts and cues for bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing according to the individual plan of service.
- Record data in individuals’ electronic medical records.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals, coworkers, and the community.
- Provide prompts and cues for housekeeping or routine maintenance to help maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Maintain a safe driving record.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
