Community Support Staff (CCS)

Great Livin'•Albuquerque, NM

17h•$15 - $18

About The Position

Great Livin' in Albuquerque, NM is looking to hire a full-time Community Support Staff (CCS) / Caregiver to help and support individuals in our community to support their community goals. This entry-level caregiver position earns a competitive wage of $15.00 - $18.00 an hour. We provide exceptional benefits, including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, a 15k life insurance policy, IRA retirement plan, employee assistance program (EAP), family, medical, military, bereavement leave, education assistance, paid time off (PTO), sick leave and referral bonuses. Additionally, we offer our assisted living team instant access to paychecks, room for advancement, and overtime when available. ABOUT GREAT LIVIN' We are a company that is dedicated to and passionate about the well-being of people living with intellectual disabilities. We have eight supported-living homes filled with staff that love our residents and help them live their best lives. Our staff helps our residents learn life skills and build relationships, by evaluating the specific needs of the individual and then suggesting strategies, services, and supports that will optimize individual functioning. Our team members are quick thinking, responsible, and excellent problem solvers. When you are a part of our treatment team, you bring ideas and good energy to the world around our residents. We strive to create an environment that not only our residents thrive in but one that our employees do too, which is why we provide competitive pay and excellent benefits and perks! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COMMUNITY SUPPORT STAFF (CCS) / CAREGIVER As a Community Support Staff (CCS) / Caregiver, you provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities on the DD Waiver (DDW) during community events and activities such as movies, concerts, bike riding, hiking, fishing, swimming, based on their interests. You assist and support the individuals to develop strategies utilized to make informed decisions and develop a meaningful day. You are always careful to model appropriate social skills and behaviors. Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you also work with participants to learn new skills and achieve goals. You are happy to help them get better access to the community by assisting them with educational and recreational activities. Conscientiously, you keep accurate and up-to-date documentation as well as promptly report any concerns about their health or safety. You find the work of supporting people with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives according to their own needs and abilities extremely rewarding!

Requirements

21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass a fingerprint and background check
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
Ability to attain job-related certifications and trainings as deemed necessary by Great Livin' LLC or the state of New Mexico

Responsibilities

Provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities on the DD Waiver (DDW) during community events and activities such as movies, concerts, bike riding, hiking, fishing, swimming, based on their interests.
Assist and support the individuals to develop strategies utilized to make informed decisions and develop a meaningful day.
Model appropriate social skills and behaviors.
Work with participants to learn new skills and achieve goals using effective teaching and mentoring techniques.
Assist them with educational and recreational activities to help them get better access to the community.
Keep accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Promptly report any concerns about their health or safety.