Community Support Professional - Full Time

Racker; City of Cortland (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,763 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation time

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

20% discount on childcare services

Generous reimbursement for mileage

Job summary

A community support services provider in Cortland County is seeking Creative Community Support Professionals to provide tailored support for individuals with developmental disabilities. You can choose work locations and have a flexible schedule, with full or part-time opportunities available. Competitive benefits include paid time off and reimbursement for mileage. Candidates should have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and meet driver criteria. This role ensures the health and safety of individuals while promoting community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet agency’s approved driver criteria.
• 3 years’ experience with a driver’s license and no more than 4 points.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and safety of individuals supported.
• Provide individualized support services to individuals with disabilities.
• Participate actively in the individual's team.
• Attend training to improve service delivery.
• Accurately document services in electronic health record.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Overview

$18 per hour! Paid Mileage paid Bi-weekly! All Hours Available! 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 full or part time in Cortland County. This position requires that you have your own transportation.

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.

Those working fewer than 10 scheduled hours per week will earn $17.25 per hour.

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 ofsmartphone for documentation purposes required. Ownership/usage of personal smartphone is strongly preferred
• Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding service provision
• Attend 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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