Community Support Specialist

Center for Human Services - Missouri; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Part-time

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The Center for Human Services (CHS) in St. Louis County, MO is seeking a Part-time Community Support Specialist. The role provides individualized services across programs to foster skills and independence with a minimum of 10 hours of billable services weekly.

Responsibilities include documentation, collaborative goal setting, simple daily living support, and timely progress reporting. Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

Competenze

• High School/HiSET degree or equivalency and minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.

Mansioni

• Completes documentation at the time of service in the proprietary database.
• The goals, objectives and activities shall be determined jointly by the individual, the referring agency, and any other involved parties.
• Provide ongoing input as the person supported is becoming acquainted with their circumstances; respect preferences and learning style.
• Areas of support include cooking, menu planning, shopping, laundry, cleaning, budgeting, check writing, banking, safety, medical appointments, transit, and recreational activities.
• Submit progress reports detailing activities toward goals and maintain timely communication with supervisor.

Conoscenze

Documentation

Attention to detail

Compassion and kindness

Courtesy

Follow directions

Time management

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Welcoming attitude

Formazione

High School/HiSET equivalency

Strumenti

Proprietary database

Descrizione del lavoro

St Louis CountyThe Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

Part time St Louis, MO St Louis County The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

Position Summary

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) works with one or more individuals in the following programs Adult Brain Injury, Individualized Supported Living Arrangement, Individual Skills Development, and Community Networking to provide individualized services to foster attainment of skills and increased independence for a minimum of 10 hours of billable services per week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes documentation at the time of service in the proprietary database.
• The specific goals, objectives and activities shall be determined jointly by the individual, the referring agency, and any Other involved parties.
• The Community Support Specialist shall provide ongoing input as they become acquainted with the person being supported and their circumstances. individual's preferences and unique learning style should be respected, as should their ideas about the skills being learned.
• Areas of support might include but are not limited to cooking. menu planning, shopping, laundry, cleaning, budgeting, check writing, banking, safety, coordinating medical appointments, using public transportation, and accessing recreational or social activities.
• The Community Support Specialist shall be responsible for submitting progress reports detailing activities toward the goals and objectives, as well as other documentation required by specific programs in a timely manner as well as regular communication with their supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The information listed below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and meet physical requirements.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School/HiSET degree or equivalency and minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.

Required Miscellaneous Qualifications

• Must provide a valid driver’s license.
• Must provide proof of personal valid vehicle insurance
• Must satisfactorily pass a background check including criminal, driving, FCSR, OIG, etc.

Skills And Abilities

• Able to meet documentation expectations and deadlines
• Able to pay attention to detail
• Able to show compassion and kindness
• Able to be courteous to others
• Able to follow directions
• Accountability skills
• Ethical behavior and decision-making skills
• Flexibility with schedule changes
• Organizational skills
• Able to have a positive and collaborative attitude
• Professional communication skills
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills
• Welcoming attitude

COMPETENCIES

• Capable of passing required trainings, including (but not limited to): CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration (Med Aide), Abuse and Neglect, Universal Precautions, Positive Behavior Supports, Transmission Based Precautions, Systematic Instruction, Defensive Driving, Safety: Emergency Preparedness & Job Hazards, ABI Skills Competencies, ISLA specific training, Emergency Preparedness, Job Hazards, Community Support 101, Report Writing and Person Centered Planning.
• Able to document electronically in proprietary systems
• Comfortable with providing personal care
• Computer, and electronic communication literate
• Learning-focused
• Responsible and reliable
• Person-centered
• Policy-supportive
• Respectful and professional in communications
• Teamwork oriented

Physical Requirements

• Driving, standing, walking, bending, reaching, light lifting, occasional assistance with consumer chores as needed.

SHIFTS:

PTI (<19hrs.) TBD

BENEFITS:

CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

Eeo Statement

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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