COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT

About the role

Melwood’s mission is to create jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities so they can have a good quality of life.

The Community Support Assistant is responsible for providing personal care services, community integration and for assisting persons served with maximizing their independence. The Community Support Assistant will deliver services as outlined in the person-served individual plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or assist with personal care and emotional support for person-served.
• Assist individuals towards reaching maximum independence based on their individual plan.
• Support persons-served in meal preparation, daily living activities, and assist with the maintenance of a clean and healthful environment.
• Assist with medical appointments as needed.
• Monitor and report changes in individual’s condition or living situation to the Program Director and/or Case Manager promptly.
• Maintain the confidentiality of each person served information.
• Communicate with the Case Manager, Program Director and persons-served regarding schedule implementation and other needs for the person receiving services.
• Engage persons-served in meaningful community/recreational activities.
• Attend and actively participate in required trainings, mandatory monthly staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Complete and submit time sheet, log notes and mileage reports to the Program Director and/or Case Manager by established deadline(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk 50% of work time; sit and/or drive 50%.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
• Hearing ability not required; vision required as incumbent must be able to drive.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Two years of driving experience required.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, specifically in a community-based setting strongly desired.
• May require use of personal vehicle to transport persons served.
• Must follow all Melwood transportation policies.
• Liability insurance on personal vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on behalf of Melwood.
• Melwood will reimburse for mileage pursuant to the Travel policy.

Pay

$18.50 per hour

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours per week)