Community Integration & Independence Specialist

Perfect-Care-Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect-Care-Inc. is seeking a Community Support Professional to assist clients in achieving independence by guiding them through housing, healthcare, employment, and personal development within community settings.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, coordination of services, and documentation while working with families and external providers to promote social inclusion and successful community integration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in homecare or community-based human services.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional rapport with clients, upholding strong ethical boundaries.
• Support client integration into the community by connecting them with local resources for housing, healthcare, and social inclusion.
• Maintain regular contact with clients as defined in their service plan.
• Coordinate and assist with referrals for medical care, entitlements, transportation, education, employment, legal assistance, and more.
• Assist with money management and provide support in obtaining and maintaining entitlements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor person-centered care plans throughout all stages, including intake and discharge.
• Enhance independent living skills through direct instruction, modeling, prompting, and hands-on assistance.
• Identify barriers to clients’ goals and connect them to services that address these challenges.
• Conduct regular meetings with clients to review progress, mental health stability, appointments, and discharge readiness.
• Perform routine apartment or room inspections and provide assistance in maintaining cleanliness as needed.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, natural supports, and external providers.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational or skill-building groups as needed.
• Attend team meetings, staff trainings, supervision, and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Support clients with completing redetermination forms, SNAP applications, and other essential documents.
• Complete and submit encounter notes within 24 hours of client interactions
• Submit monthly summary reports by the 21st of each month

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology

Job description

Perfect-Care-Inc. is seeking a Community Support Professional to assist clients in achieving independence by guiding them through housing, healthcare, employment, and personal development within community settings.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, coordination of services, and documentation while working with families and external providers to promote social inclusion and successful community integration.