Community Support Personnel

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Services are provided in community settings
• Aids individual(s) supported in acquiring, retaining, or improving socialization and networking through the use of community resources, natural supports, and community participation
• Aids individual(s) supported in finding and engaging in specific opportunities for community participation, involvement, membership, contribution, and connections that develop the ability to independently or with natural supports engage in integrated opportunities in the broader community
• Aids individual(s) supported in making choices and participating in activities of their choosing
• Aids individual(s) supported in various settings and transportation as needed to achieve his/her goals and outcomes as noted in his/her Person-Centered Plan
• Develops and facilitates community connections and relationships with input from individual(s) supported
• Schedules and promotes volunteer opportunities in the community
• Schedules and promotes opportunities for community connections
• Observes and documents individual(s) supported behavior that is out of the ordinary and/or disruptive
• Provides clear, accurate, and timely records and documentation
• Notifies supervisory staff of any health concerns or needs for individual(s) supported
• Converses with/listens to individual(s) personal needs, responsibilities, expectations and aspirations in support a supportive and understanding manner
• Maintains service record of vehicles
• Lifts, carries, assists or restrains individuals as needed to prevent injury to themselves or others
• Be punctual and in attendance at work as scheduled in order to ensure required staffing ratios are met and to maintain individual safety and wellbeing at all times
• Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety in all environments
• Completes periodic training and certification as needed
• Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State & Federal laws, and guidelines
• Reports all instances of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, & exploitation immediately to the appropriate supervisor
• Displays conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to easily adapt to constant change and prioritize work
• Ability to drive an automobile and maintain an Alabama Driver’s License and meeting requirements insurability