Community Support Facilitator/Parenting

Life Steps Foundation, Inc.; Montana City (MT); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

TicketsatWork access

Rocket Lawyer access

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Life Steps Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Community Support Facilitator (CSF) to empower adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Montana City.

You will provide Independent Living Services, help with daily tasks, budgeting, and health practices, and support parents in developing practical parenting skills. The role involves coordinating with family members and service providers, promoting self-advocacy, and connecting families to community resources and advisory opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an Associate’s degree with 2 years of professional experience in Parenting Support Services.
• 4 years of full-time professional experience providing Parenting Support Services.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsabilités

• Provide Independent Living Services (ILS) to adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on parents and families.
• Assist families with day-to-day activities including budgeting, meal planning, and health practices.
• Support parents in developing effective parenting skills and strategies.
• Coordinate care and resources with family members, regional center personnel, and other service providers.
• Facilitate access to community resources, peer groups, and self-advocacy organizations.
• Encourage participation in community activities such as advisory boards and planning meetings.
• Deliver advocacy training to individuals and their support networks.

Connaissances

Strong written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

CPR & First Aid

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in human services / related field

Associate’s degree + 2 years parenting support experience

4 years parenting support experience

Description du poste

Join a dedicated team committed to empowering adults with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve greater independence and self-sufficiency. As a Community Support Facilitator (CSF), you will play a vital role in supporting parents—some of whom may also have developmental disabilities—in navigating daily life, accessing resources, and building essential skills for themselves and their children. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by fostering self-advocacy, promoting inclusion, and helping families thrive in their homes and neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Living Services (ILS) to adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on parents and their families.
• Assist families with day-to-day activities, including household management, budgeting, meal planning, and health practices.
• Support parents in developing effective parenting skills and strategies.
• Collaborate with family members, support persons, regional center personnel, and other service providers to coordinate care and resources.
• Facilitate access to community resources, peer groups, and self-advocacy organizations.
• Encourage and support participation in community activities, such as advisory boards and local planning meetings.
• Provide advocacy training to individuals and their support networks, including guidance on navigating healthcare, education, and community systems.
• Promote person-centered decision-making, ensuring individuals have a voice in their services and home environment.
• Deliver health and safety training, including emergency preparedness, to individuals and their support persons.
• Support the development and maintenance of positive relationships within the family and community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, early childhood development, education, nursing, or a related field; or
• Associate’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of full-time professional experience providing Parenting Support Services; or
• 4 years of full-time professional experience providing Parenting Support Services.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassion, sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills when supporting individuals and families in challenging situations.
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Reliable transportation, valid California Driver’s License, and current automobile insurance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance for all full-time employees
• Retirement plan available after 1 year of service
• Paid vacation and sick leaveAccess to TicketsatWork, Rocket Lawyer, and Employee Assistance Program