Community Support Professional

Racker; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Mileage reimbursement

Childcare discount

Job summary

Racker in Ithaca, NY is seeking Community Support Professionals to provide one-on-one, community-based support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Positions can be part-time or full-time in Tompkins County, with option to choose preferred towns and a flexible daytime schedule.

Own transportation is required. Shifts include both 27.5+ hour full-time benefits like health insurance, tuition assistance, paid sick time, and mileage reimbursement of 76 cents per mile.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet the agency's approved driver criteria (3 years' experience with a driver's license and no more than 4 points).

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of individuals supported.
• Provide individualized services including respite, teaching, modeling, and skill development at home and in the community.
• Participate as a team member, offering ideas and advocacy for the person's Staff Action Plan.
• Follow objectives in the Staff Action Plan with supervisor.
• Attend training to improve services.
• Complete job requirements (training, PPD, etc.) within required timeframes.
• Document time and services in the eVero system, including mileage, per program and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor about service provision and attend supervisory meetings.

Skills

Own transportation

Smartphone usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

eVero (electronic health record)

Job description

Overview

$20 per hour!* Paid Mileage! Part-time and Full-time Available !

* Staff working 10 scheduled hours per week or more. All those working fewer then 10 scheduled hours per week will earn $19.00 per hour.

Looking for fun, creative and flexible staff to provide community based support services for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages. Community Support Professionals work one on one with individuals on their caseload to implement unique services, to explore and build skills which support increased independence, inclusion, and community engagement. In terms of work locations listed above, you have the option of choosing the towns you prefer with a flexible daytime work schedule. This position can be part time or full time in the Tompkins County area 6-8 hours perferred on Saturdays. This position requires that you have your own transportation.

Full and Part-Time shifts available.

Our competitive benefits for staff who work 27.5 hours or more (full time) include paid sick and vacation time, tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full time staff. We also have a generous reimbursement for mileage, $.76 per mile.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health and safety of the individuals supported
• Provide individualized services to people with disabilities and their families which may include: respite for families, teaching, modeling, and supporting skill development in a variety of areas at home and in the community
• Participate as an active member of the person's team providing ideas, input, and advocacy for the person related to his or her Staff Action Plan
• Follow objectives as described in the person's Staff Action Plan and as discussed with supervisor
• Attend training to improve services provided
• Complete job requirements (training, PPD, etc) within appropriate time frames
• Report any potential incident to the designated Family Support Coordinator/Supervisor immediately, or the day that it occurred.
• Accurately enter time and services into Racker's electronic health record, eVero, documenting service times, supports provided, and mileage according to program and regulatory requirements (e.g., contemporaneously documenting service provision)
• Use of smartphone for documentation purposes required. Ownership/usage of personal smartphone is strongly preferred
• Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding service provisionAttend scheduled supervisory meetings regularly
• Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to meet the agency's approved driver criteria (3 years' experience with a driver's license and no more than 4 points)

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