*Community Support Staff

Overview

When you apply for a community support position, you're choosing not to limit yourself to a single role. You can put all of your confidence and skills to work while supporting a person with disabilities to be his or her best. A full-time schedule is 32-40 hours weekly and part-time is 6-30 hours. Available shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Full-time positions range from $18.90-$19.06 / hour. Part-time or Relief positions range from $18/ hour to $18.25 / hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best level of assistance to people who are learning life skills, such as: managing money, keeping a schedule, riding the bus and more
• Support people to have meaningful relationships with friends, which may include get-togethers, phone calls and more
• Aid with medical needs including monitoring health, administering medication and getting to the doctor
• Drive people to and from their appointments

Qualifications

• A valid driver license with a record of responsible driving and reliable transportation
• Strong communication skills
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to use a computer efficiently
• Experience working with people who have an intellectual or developmental disability is preferred
• The ability to assist people with intimate personal care, as needed

Benefits

• Holidays — Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them.
• Vacation time — begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment.
• Paid sick leave — All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed.
• Retirement plan – Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement.

How To Apply

We've made the hiring process easier by using a video interviewing technology called HireVue. After completing your online application, record your job interview using your computer or smartphone at a time that works for you. HireVue will send you an email with a link and instructions. If you can’t complete your interview right away, we’d love for you to complete it within a few days. One of our recruiters will be in touch within one to two business days with next steps. We can’t wait to see what you have to offer.

Locations

We have positions throughout Erie and Niagara Counties.

How to Apply

To apply, text “START” to 47257 or click here to opt in to receive the invite via text message. Message and data rates may apply.

Our Commitment to Equity and Justice

We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity. #IND123