Support Specialist

ServiceSource • Clearfield, PA

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About The Position

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities . Job Summary Position provides support to persons served in PARC’s Community Integration Services program. Responsible for monitoring the safety and well-being of program participants and assisting in the delivery of health and wellness, recreation and leisure, community integration, social development, volunteerism, employment readiness, and independence skill development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required.
• Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Ability to pass and maintain Department of Human Services background clearance required.
• Physical ability to assist individuals with toileting, mobility, transferring, etc.
• Creativity and enthusiasm to provide broad supports to persons in service.
• Knowledge of behavior support principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the community and its resources.
• Ability to use good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to carry out work accurately.
• Well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
• Ability to operate various equipment in support of contracts employing participants.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and training to small groups of persons served to ensure their well-being, safety, and overall necessities are met while following program guidelines.
• Supports and assists persons in service with personal care, mobility, positive behavior interventions, and the self-administration of medications.
• Helps persons served to identify and achieve the goals they set for themselves and facilitate active participation in a wide variety of meaningful activities to assist program participants to increase their independence, inclusion, and experiences.
• Implements individual goals as indicated on participant Individual Support Plan and complete documentation of progress and performance daily including: participant evaluations, assessments, support strategies, behavior support plans, progress notes, monthly summary reports, daily notes, incident reports and other data as needed.
• Implements program support functions including (but not limited to) skills development classes, free time activities, group and individual community activities, community volunteer activities, recreational and virtual activities.
• Monitor meals, breaks, work, and recreation areas to ensure safety of program participants at all times.
• Provide crisis intervention support to participants as needed.
• Report every incident to the Program Manager immediately and complete incident reports within 24 hours.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Human Rights, Medicaid, CARF and funding source requirements and regulations.
• Monitor and assist program participants to safely board and exit their mode of transportation.
• Transport program participants to and from events and activities in the community, monitor and assist participants to safely board and exit their mode of transportation.
• Provide feedback for participant goals, positive behavior approaches, personal enrichment, and social integration.
• Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum that focuses on building the skills necessary to support independence and integration.
• Participate in department meetings, participant meetings, and staff meetings as assigned to support program development and implementation.
• Complete in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance to standard operating procedures, all assigned documentation, attendance rosters, incident reports, etc.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED