Community Support Champion

RiseMe; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Services seeks a dedicated staff member to provide group and individual support in community settings, guided by the consumer’s Personal Plans. The role focuses on leading activities, developing curricula, and ensuring consumer participation with an emphasis on safety and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a BA or equivalent with disability services experience, a California driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent plus two years of related experience working with people with disabilities in a rehabilitation environment.
• Approved combination of experience and education.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a clear driving record and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and/or individual support in the community as identified in the consumer’s Individualized Personal Plan.
• Lead curriculum development and implementation. Assist with job developing, scheduling and staff training.
• Facilitate and develop activities to build relationships, skills, and experience in the community. Travel with and/or transport client throughout the local community.
• Develop and expand consumer participation in typical and generic community activities chosen by the consumer.
• Act as advocate on behalf of consumers served. Develops and implements behavioral support plans for individuals with challenging behaviors and to assure consumer safety.
• Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case recordings, IPPs and other required documentation.
• Maintain a professional relationship with consumers, family members and appropriate others. Represent HOPE in the community in a professional manner.
• Acts as back-up to the program coordinator.
• Lead consumer programming with Center’s activities, services, and team of staff.
• Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to assure efficiency of program services.
• Conduct morning meetings to facilitate communication and coordination among staff members; lead these meetings and address scheduling conflicts.
• Assist with ISP staffing log and calculating statistics for vertex reports; assist with data analysis.
• Mentor participants and resolve conflicts; provide guidance and behavioral supports.
• Provide assistance with stroll duties as needed (morning/afternoon).
• Serve as a point of contact for new participants and staff during orientation; provide ongoing support.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Alternative communication

CPR/First Aid

Teamwork

Education

BA or equivalent

2 years disability services experience

CA Driver’s license

Auto insurance

Job description

Hope Services seeks a dedicated staff member to provide group and individual support in community settings, guided by the consumer’s Personal Plans. The role focuses on leading activities, developing curricula, and ensuring consumer participation with an emphasis on safety and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a BA or equivalent with disability services experience, a California driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification.