Community Support Worker

About the role

To train, counsel, and supervise those served in activities of daily living and community inclusion. Responsible for adhering to Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals and documenting progress.

Responsibilities

• Ensures consumer safety in the home and community by adhering to the health and safety guidelines outlined in the ISP and by following training guidelines
• Provides supervision, support, and companionship to consumer in the home and community by providing one to one service
• Assists consumer in attending medical needs or appointments
• Assists consumer in working toward goals outlined in the ISP and documents progress toward consumer goals
• Performs all necessary record keeping tasks, including submitting time sheets, receipts, personal expenses, and documenting mileage on time as outlined by supervisor
• Performs other assigned job duties
• Acts as an advocate for the disabled individual in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals

Requirements

• High school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED)
• Associate's degree or 60 credit hours at the college level degree preferred with a concentration in a human service field desirable
• Three (3) years direct care experience with H.S. Diploma, GED, or less than 60 college credits
• One (1) direct care experience with associate's degree or 60 Credit hours in human service field
• Valid driver's license in state of residence with safe driving record and continuous maintenance of same
• Demonstrated ability to maintain personal neutrality in challenging situations
• Must possess good interaction and written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan