Community Support Facilitator II

Socket.dev; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Program

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

Hope Services in Silicon Valley is seeking compassionate staff to provide support and leadership for consumers to participate in activities and receive services in community settings, guided by Person-Centered Plans and Individualized Personal Plans. The role requires leading activities, developing programs, and coordinating travel with clients to promote participation and skills.

A California driver’s license is often required, and the team works collaboratively to ensure safety and quality of

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent with 2 years of experience in working with people with disabilities in a rehabilitation setting.
• California Driver’s License with a clear driving record and auto insurance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and/or individual support in the community as defined by the consumer’s plan.
• Lead curriculum development and staff training for consumer activities.
• Develop and facilitate activities to build relationships and skills in the community; travel with clients as needed.
• Encourage consumer participation in community activities aligned with their plans.
• Advocate for consumers and implement behavioral support plans as required.
• Complete forms, incident reports, IPPs, and other required documentation.
• Maintain professional relationships with consumers and families; represent Hope Services professionally.
• Serve as back-up to the program coordinator and lead consumer programming with staff.

Skills

Belief in community

Normalization & community integration

Independent & team work

Communication & documentation

Assistive technology knowledge

CPR & First Aid

Positive attitude toward consumer-led

Scheduling flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA or equivalent + 2 years related experience

Job description

Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life?

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. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels..

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Hope Services offers an OUTSTANDING benefits package,

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

Compensation: $23.06/hr

Summary

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Essential Functions

1. Provide group and/or individual support in the community as identified in the consumer’s Individualized Personal Plan.
2. Leads curriculum development and implementation. Assists with job developing, scheduling and staff training.
3. Facilitate and develop activities to build relationships, skills, and experience in the community. Travel with and/or transport client throughout the local community.
4. Develop and expand consumer participation in typical and generic community activities chosen by the consumer.
5. Act as advocate on behalf of consumers served. Develops and implements behavioral support plans for individuals with challenging behaviors and to assure consumer safety.
6. Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case recordings, IPPs and other required documentation.
7. Maintain a professional relationship with consumers, family members and appropriate others. Represent HOPE in the community in a professional manner.
8. Acts as back-up to the program coordinator.
9. Leads consumer programming with Center’s activities, services, and team of staff.
10. Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.
11. Perform other duties as assigned, to assure efficiency of program services.

Qualifications Required

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

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 1. A belief that all people are valued members of the community.
• 2. An understanding of the principles of normalization and commitment to community integration.
• 3. Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of the team.
• 4. Excellent communication and documentation skills
• 5. Knowledge and understanding of alternative communication systems and assistive technology.
• 6. CPR and First Aid certification.
• 7. Positive and cooperative attitude toward a consumer driven service system working with developmentally disabled adults.
• 8. Ability to be flexible with scheduling and work in a consumer driven environment
• 9. 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.

Do you have what it takes to make a difference? Inspire and be inspired! Hope Services takes immense pride in maximizing our employee engagement. Will you join us??

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.