Family Support Professional

Peace Living•Palmdale, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Peace Living LLC is seeking compassionate and dedicated Coordinated Family Support (CFS) Professional in the Antelope Valley area to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building independence and improving their quality of life. Peace Living is dedicated to providing support and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities or autism. Our commitment is to bridge the development gap. We believe that only by working collaboratively can we overcome the barriers to success and achieve independence. We’re dedicated to closing the development gap, convinced that only through collaboration can we overcome barriers to success and attain independence. Our commitment is to bring about change by reducing the development gap. Together, we can surmount obstacles to success and achieve independence. At Peace Living, we provide clients with essential interpersonal and transferable skills, fostering flexibility, self-awareness, solution-oriented thinking, and resilience. Our goal is to help individuals become adaptable and well-prepared citizens now and in the future. Our mission is to provide our consumers with high-quality services that will equip them with the skills to solve problems, communicate effectively and creatively, act ethically, and become ready to succeed in life. Our Core Values Empathy WE EMBRACE EMPATHY AS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR APPROACH, UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND EXPERIENCES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR AUTISM. Inclusion WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF INCLUSION, FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE AND THRIVE. Holistic Care WE PROVIDE HOLISTIC CARE, ADDRESSING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT.

Requirements

An high-school or associate-level degree in the human services field and at least 1 year of experience in the developmental disabilities service delivery system.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with individuals and families

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Regional Center system and experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Bilingual skills (Spanish or Tagalog) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Support individuals in developing daily living, self-advocacy, and community skills.
Provide support for medical follow-through as designated by physicians.
Assisting the consumer with accounting of funds and filing receipts.
Help individuals and families access resources such as SSI, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, IHSS, and public transportation.
Coordinate appointments, services, and future planning based on individual needs and goals.
Maintain accurate service notes and progress documentation.
Other duties as assigned to advocate for the consumer served