Community Support Specialist

Easterseals Delaware; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Vacation after 2 years

Retirement plan match

Annual merit increases

Health/dental/vision insurance

Welcoming environment

Job summary

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore is seeking a dedicated Community Support Specialist to provide community-based support to adults with intellectual disabilities, helping them strengthen work and daily living skills.

The role requires compassionate individuals who can start early, maintain a 40-hour week, and pass background checks. Competitive benefits, a sign-on bonus, and growth opportunities are offered in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Must care for adults with disabilities.
• Must work 40 hours weekly M-F (daytime) with morning availability as early as 6AM.
• Must be at least 21 years old to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks including additional checks for janitorial contracts.
• Driving record in good standing.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in a community setting.
• Supervision of a participants janitorial work crew in the community.
• Experience providing support to Adult individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance in the community to adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Help individuals learn work and life skills to promote independence.
• Assist with daily routines and communication.
• Build positive relationships with the people supported.

Skills

Compassion

Background checks

Driving

Disability support

Communication

Job description

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Community Support Specialist

Full Time Dover, Dover, DE, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1221

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

EASTERSEALS DELAWARE & MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Opening – Community Support Specialist

Have you always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others? Have you wondered what kind of impact you could make? Easterseals may have the perfect opportunity for you to work in a job that you love, while making a difference and earning a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits! Easterseals is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to provide support and guidance in the community to Adult individuals with intellectual disabilities as they learn to strengthen in their work and life skills, not limited to, but including, communication and daily routines. As you build relationships with the people you support, you will share in the joy that they experience when learning a new skill that promotes independence in everyday life.

Qualifications:

• Must have compassion for others and the desire to support adults with disabilities
• Must be able to work 40 hours/weekly M-F (daytime) and have morning availability as early as 6AM
• Must be at least 21-years of age to drive company vehicles
• Ability to pass criminal background checking process including additional background checks for janitorial contract requirements
• Driving record in good standing
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in a community setting
• Supervision of a participants janitorial work crew in the community
• Experience providing support to Adult individuals with disabilities

Preferred Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to monitor Adults with disabilities in a community setting

What Easterseals Offers:

• A welcoming environment filled with people who are passionate about our mission
• Competitive wages and a comprehensive, affordable benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Sign on bonus
• Generous PTO package including three weeks’ vacation after two years’ service
• Retirement plan with company match up to 5%
• Annual performance-based merit increases
• Student loan forgiveness qualifying organization (PSLF)

Easterseals is proud to create a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Visit https://www.easterseals.com/de/ to learn more about our CARF accredited programs. EEOE