Shared Community Support Professional Comm Hab R

Springbrook•Sherburne, NY

About The Position

Provide assistance to people receiving services throughout all aspects of their lives across educational, residential, and community environments. Support activities of daily living, including personal care, while promoting choice and independence and providing protective oversight. Follow Springbrook policies and state regulations to help ensure safe and smooth operation when attending the Day Service of the person’s choice and participating in community and residential programs. The amount of personal care or supervision required depends on the abilities and needs of the people supported. The role includes supporting people in developing personal goals and plans, making choices about activities and how they want to live, and finding meaningful ways to spend time and build friendships outside the Springbrook community. The position requires required documentation and data collection, maintaining applicable training and certifications, and helping ensure safe and clean environments, including grounds and vehicles. Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment as described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mandatory overtime as necessary.
Must be willing to be reassigned to other locations based on business needs.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in or knowledge of computer software and email applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, and aptitude for learning other software.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 pounds.
Must meet requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must be able to perform all physical interventions.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Be a positive role model and advocate for people supported in all situations and settings.
Be punctual and dependable; regular staff attendance is vital to the people supported.
Work with people supported to observe, discuss, and assess their strengths and opportunities in developing personal goals and plans.
Support and encourage people as they choose goals, activities, and how they want to live.
Provide or supervise activities of daily living and personal care according to each person’s abilities and needs.
Encourage meaningful activities and friendships outside the Springbrook community, including spiritual and recreational activities and family functions.
Follow all written plans, learning materials, and goals.
Collect required data.
Complete required billing documentation for supports and services provided.
Obtain and maintain applicable training, certifications, and knowledge of policies and procedures.
Help ensure safe and clean environments, including grounds and vehicles.
Attend team meetings and one-to-one meetings with the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.