Community Support Specialist
SweetTree Support Services, LLC.
- Coatesville, PA
- $18.00-20.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Expense Reimbursement
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all personal information concerning individual(s) supported
- Understand, advocates, and respects the rights of individual(s) supported
- Provide and seek out opportunities for individual(s) to make choices
- Assist with and work to strengthen the individual’s daily living needs including but not limited to communication and socialization skills, nutrition, preparing proper meals, proper hygiene.
- Stays informed of and monitors compliance with the daily medical and nutritional needs of each individual assigned; if necessary
- Enforce the importance of mental and physical exercise by leading Individual in exercise routines, when needed
- Completes relevant documentation in the individuals’ program books and ensures information is accurate and completed as described
- Anticipates crisis situations effectively using knowledge of individual likes, dislikes, stressors, and communication style, when necessary
- Evaluates and appropriately acts in emergency situations; assists as needed
- Remains aware of behavioral and/or medical status of individuals; notifies appropriate authorities
- Assure Individual’s safety by observing and reporting any risk and notifying appropriate CEO of any health concerns or needs for the individual(s)
- Participate in the development of the ISP, ISP annual Update and ISP revisions
- Reports changes related to the individuals needs to the CEO as applicable
- When needed, attend all applicable meetings for individuals as needed: (team meetings, ISP meetings, SIS meetings, QUEST reviews, Vision of Equality meetings, Behavior Support Team Meetings)
- Ensure the implementation of services and outcomes as specified in the individuals ISP
- Attend all staff meetings as required
- Ensure all incidents are documented and reported to the CEO within 24 hours
- Complete daily Service Notes
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be able to lift and/or move at least 25-50 pounds.
- Demonstrate the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships by engaging Individual in community activities and active treatment when in their own homes and/or community.
- Develop and facilitate community connections and relationships
- Assist individual(s) in developing and following a person-centered schedule
- Aid individual(s) to participate in activities of their choosing
- Encourage individual(s) supported to give back to the community
- Exhibit professional behavior towards the individual(s) supported, families, coworkers, and Supervisor and Service Coordinator
- Network with coworkers, the community, and other professionals to find better ways to include individual(s) in routine life activities and community activities
- Display positive conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency
- Be a compassionate, patient and encouraging support professional at all times; you are a caregiver and advocate for the individuals we serve
- Attend and participate in all required Orientation and Annual training sessions according to agency training requirements.
- Attend all other trainings and in-service educational opportunities as required
- Must complete Modified Medication Training within 60 days of start date
- High School diploma or GED/ bachelor's degree in human services, Certified Nurses Aid (CNA), or Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Certified for enhanced cases.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- At least 1-2 years working with persons with intellectual disabilities/autism and mental health diagnosis
- Valid Driver’s License and use of own personal vehicle required, if required for position
- Must have proficient writing, analytical, presentation and clinical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to utilize critical thinking and judgment to resolve problems and issues independently.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Manage confidential and non-routine information.
- Adapt to ever changing work environments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Completion of all required Chapter 6100 trainings prior to working with an individual