Community Support Facilitator

Hopeservices; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Program

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Job summary

Hope Services is seeking a Community Support Facilitator in San Mateo County to provide group and individual support in community settings, aligned with each consumer’s plan. You will travel with clients, develop participation opportunities, advocate for consumers, and maintain accurate documentation and reports.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, implementing safety plans, and supporting diverse populations in local communities. Standard benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of related experience.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and/or individual support in the community as identified in the consumer’s IPP.
• Develop opportunities for clients to participate as valued members of the community.
• Travel with and/or transport client throughout the local community.
• Develop and expand consumer participation in community activities.
• Advocate on behalf of consumers served.
• Complete required forms and documentation, incident reports, IPPs and other records.
• Maintain a professional relationship with consumers, family and others.
• Implement behavioral intervention plan to ensure safety and learning.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Independence

Teamwork

Adaptability

CPR/First Aid

Assistive technology

Travel locally

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related experience

Tools

Word processing

Database

Job description

Location: San Mateo County (Pacifica, Daly City, San Bruno, South SF).

Pay Rate: $21.25 per hour.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and a comprehensive Scholarship Program, Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time accrual plans and more!

Purpose:

The Community Support Facilitator provides support and leadership for consumers to participate in activities and receive services in community settings. Activities and services are defined by the consumer and his or her Person Centered Plan and Individualized Personal Plan.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Provide group and/or individual support in the community as identified in the consumer’s Individualized Personal Plan.
• Develop opportunities for clients to participate as valued and contributing members of the community. Facilitate and model interactive relationships with community members.
• 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.
• 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.
• Implement behavioral intervention plan when needed to assure consumer safety and promote learning.
• Coordinate consumer programming with Center’s activities, services, and staff.
• Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to assure efficiency of program services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus two years of related experience or an approved combination of experience and education.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and clear driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A belief that all people are valued members of the community.
• An understanding of the principles of normalization and commitment to community integration.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of the team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills including use of computerized word program and database.
• Knowledge and understanding of alternative communication systems and assistive technology.
• CPR and First Aid certification (Hope can provide necessary training, if needed).
• Positive and cooperative attitude toward a consumer driven service system working with developmentally disabled adults.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling and work in a consumer driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a diverse population.

Environmental Conditions:

Extensive travel around town and in the consumer community; use of public transportation where possible; exposure to climatic conditions, heat, cold, humidity, dampness, sun, pollens; lifting/carrying supplies for consumer supports to and from locations, walking, standing, visual/auditory acuity while supporting consumer in the community; position is community based and in local and consumer home community, climbing stairs to reach the consumer is occasionally necessary; work alone as well as closely with others, sitting for periods of time in meetings and use of office environment; produce work on computers/office equipment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Visit www.hopeservices.org to find out more about us and the people we serve.

Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees not regardless of, but with consideration and appreciation for race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status.