Community Partner

Community Living & Support Services (CLASS); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team in providing exceptional support to people with disabilities and seniors. This role involves empowering participants to achieve their goals, fostering independence, and building strong community connections. With a focus on quality, person-centered care, you will help create meaningful relationships and assist participants in navigating daily challenges. The organization prides itself on a supportive and collaborative culture, ensuring that all employees are respected and valued. If you're looking to make a difference and work in a rewarding environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Dental

Life/LTD/LTC

Paid Time Off

401K

Health Savings Account

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years experience or Bachelor's in human service required.
• Dependability, flexibility, and self-direction are essential qualities.

Responsibilities

• Support participants in developing safe relationships and life skills.
• Assist with managing finances, meal planning, and transportation.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Self-direction

Judgement and decision-making

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in human service or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Valid insurance and registration

Job description

Do you have the desire to work for an agency that strives to make a difference in people's lives? If you answered yes, then Community Living and Support Services has an opportunity for you! Community Living and Support Services (CLASS) is a leader in providing high quality, person-centered care and support to people with disabilities and seniors throughout Allegheny County. If you are someone who wants to build stronger communities and ensure that all people, regardless of ability, can live, work, and play in the communities of their choice, CLASS wants you on our team.

CLASS is now offering a $1,300 sign-on bonus earned through 1 year of employment.

This position could be responsible for:

• Support participants to develop and maintain safe and healthy relationships with family, friends, and community members - as desired.
• Provide life skills training and ongoing support in areas such as managing attendants, finances and budgeting, meal planning, shopping, home management, scheduling and following up on appointments, arranging transportation, etc.
• Support participants with judgement and decision-making skills.
• Encourage participants to advocate for themselves and their needs.
• Assist participants with identifying and prioritizing their needs and goals.
• Create a Plan of Action guided by each participant's identified goals and priorities, when applicable.
• Work together with the participant to complete applications, research, and connect with community programs and other resources as needed.
• Become well acquainted with and maintain ongoing involvement with participants.
• Become familiar with CLASS' Mission Statement and Guiding Principles and apply them daily in all interactions and activities.
• Maintain required documentation, records, schedules, billing information and procedures in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

CLASS does not discriminate against any person regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, age in admission, treatment, or by participation in programs, services and activities, or in employment.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented - quality and precision-focused
• Aggressive - competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented - results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable - traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented - supportive and fairness-focused, opinions of employees are respected and considered
• Team-oriented - cooperative and collaborative

Qualifications:

• High school diploma and 2 years of experience working directly with people with disabilities OR Bachelor's degree in human service (or related field).
• Specific skills and qualities required: dependability, flexibility, and self-direction.
• Driver's license, own vehicle, valid insurance and registration, and the ability to travel throughout Allegheny County with participant in own vehicle.

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexible hours are available for part time positions

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Autonomous/Independent - enjoys working with little direction

Company's website: https://www.classcommunity.org

Company's Facebook page: Community Living and Support Services

Benefits:

• Only full-time (30 hours or more) employees eligible
• Medical/Vision/Dental
• Life/LTD/LTC
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Referral Program