Community Support Facilitator

Hope Services; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Services is seeking a dedicated community support provider. You will empower individuals with developmental disabilities through personalized services, facilitating community engagement and supporting their individual plans. Responsibilities include group support and active community involvement, while ensuring safety and maintaining documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, experience working with disabilities, and strong interpersonal skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience working with people with disabilities.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual support in the community.
• Complete required documentation and incident reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with consumers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of assistive technology

Flexibility with scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations.

Pay Rate: $21.25 per hour

Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Provide group and/or individual support in the community as identified in the consumer’s Individualized Personal Plan.
• Develop opportunities for consumers 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.
• Act as a mandated abuse reporter.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assure efficiency of program services.

Qualifications Required

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus two years of related experience working with people with disabilities in a rehabilitation environment, or an approved combination of experience and education. Possession of a valid California driver’s license and clear driving record (approval by HOPE’s insurance carrier may be required).

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 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 a computerized word program and database.
• Knowledge and understanding of alternative communication systems and assistive technology.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• 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. The work environment is community based and may involve lifting/carrying supplies, walking, standing, visual/auditory acuity while supporting consumer in the community; climbing stairs occasionally; working alone or with others; sitting for periods of time in meetings; using office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of 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.