Community Support Worker

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate support needed to promote integration into the community for the individual that adheres to “person-centered planning” and principles of self-determination.
• Locate, obtain, coordinate and collaborate with resources/services outside and inside the NLCMHA system as indicated by the Individual Treatment Plan.
• Afford or provide arrangements to access resources and events, including provision of transportation.
• Work effectively with other service providers, families, guardians and case managers concerning assessments, services implementation and consumer participation.
• Plan and implement an individualized activity calendar for each consumer based on consumer desires, interests, and IPOS goals with consumer involvement and input from family and support team.
• Able to prepare progress notes, reports and required documentation and submit in on a timely basis.
• When caring for a person, physical exertion will be expected to help a person meet their personal care needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school degree or GED (required)
• A degree in Human Services (preferred)

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires irregular hours, weekends and holidays as it is part of an on-call rotation.
• The position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally: lifting up to 25lbs with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist)
• Frequently: hand/finger dexterity, talking in person, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work