COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
2 days ago
Ithaca
Job DescriptionDescription: We are Hiring! Job Posting: COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST Location: Tioga county Employment Type: Part Time Salary: $17.00 starting rate General Description: Direct Support Professional perform a wide variety of person centered supports and services with a strong emphasis on personal choice to individuals with developmental disabilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Knows the service plan and safe guards for each individual served, • Learns the eVero data base system for recordkeeping, • Writes daily and monthly notes in a timely manner, • Assists and inspire individuals to achieve their goals, • Develops and assist cognitive and physical support to individuals with disabilities to lead a better life., • Provides safe transportation with a reliable and clean car and driver’s license, • Assists in the development, implementation and on-going evaluation of service plan that are based on individual preferences, needs and interests., • Teaches and reinforces the use of a variety of techniques to help individuals achieve their goals., • Helps individuals to develop/maintain positive interpersonal relationships., • Supports the safety of individuals in everyday situations, • Assists in selection and teaching appropriate community activities, • Supports activity participation in the community, • Communicates with the individuals circle of people, • Attends all required OPWDD and agency trainings, • Attends staff meetings Requirements: Qualifications: Education: Possession of a high school or a high school equivalency required Credentials: Successful completion of the Direct Support Assistant Traineeship. Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle Experience: Prior experience serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred Relevant years of experience and education will be considered Additional Qualifications: • Demonstrate ethical business practices, in conformance with all state and federal laws and regulations., • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties., • Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and team work through use of positive/constructive communication techniques., • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in regard to all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records., • Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations, • Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution., • Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier., • Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.