Community Support Specialist

Pecan Valley; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

LSC in Weatherford, TX is seeking a Community Support Specialist to aid adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in independent living tasks and daily life skills. You will also provide transportation to homes and community activities to support meaningful daytime engagement and social integration.

The role requires professional relationships with clients, families, nursing facility staff, therapists, and employers; driving agency vehicles within the region is a key part of the job.

Qualifications

• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer and data entry essential.
• Excellent time management and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide services that aid independent living tasks and daily life skills for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Provide transportation to and from homes and community activities to support daytime engagement and social skills.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, family members, facility staff, therapists, and employers; drive agency vehicles within region and during work hours.

Skills

Writing

Verbal communication

Data entry

Time management

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

# Community Support SpecialistHot JobLSC - Weatherford - Weatherford, TX 76086## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $15.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School / GEDCategoryHealth Care## DescriptionDuties consist of but are not limited to providing services that aid with independent living tasks, and daily life skills, to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This position also provides transportation to and from homes and various places in the community, aiding in meaningful daytime activities for purposes of community integration, appropriate social skills, meeting responsibilities, and being responsive to individual’s special needs. This position requires proffesional working relationships with clients, family members, family staff, nursing facility staff, administration , therapist, employers, and workforce. Must drive agency vehicles responsibly, within the region, and during working hours.## QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age, have a Texas driver’s license, and have a clear driving record for the previous 3 years and a valid auto insurance card. **Experience/Skills: Proficient w**riting and verbal communication skills necessary. Basic computer & data entry essential. Excellent time management and scheduling skills essential. **Physical Abilities:** Must be able to satisfactorily perform job specific tasks prescribed in agency physical. Must be able to bend, stoop crouch, sit, stand, push, pull, kneel, and lift.