Community Support Specialist & Advocate

Hopeservices; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Services seeks a Support Specialist to implement progress toward consumer goals, provide 1:1 home and community support, and supervise household staff. The role includes promoting independence, ensuring consumer rights, and reporting incidents.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of approved experience in rehabilitation or social work; familiarity with Circle of Support and Person Centered Planning is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field plus 3 years of approved experience in rehabilitation or social work or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision for direct service, substitute and volunteer staff in consumer households.
• Offer 1:1 support in the consumer’s home and community as outlined in the Personal Plan.
• Participate in Circle of Support and implement Person Centered Planning Process.
• Facilitate Circle of Support and build relationships with client, family, friends and others; advocate for consumers.
• Develop consumer participation in community activities and coordinate Outreach rides to work.
• Complete forms, incident reports, case recordings, and billing; assist with medication monitoring systems.
• Help consumers find housing, roommates, and needed supports; maintain client records and reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with clinicians and community partners; represent HOPE in the community.
• Act as a mandated abuse reporter and perform other duties to ensure program efficiency.

Skills

Community services

ISP objectives

Client rights advocacy

Housing market knowledge

Health & Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, social sciences, special education, health, public administration, social work, or related field

Job description

Hope Services seeks a Support Specialist to implement progress toward consumer goals, provide 1:1 home and community support, and supervise household staff. The role includes promoting independence, ensuring consumer rights, and reporting incidents.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of approved experience in rehabilitation or social work; familiarity with Circle of Support and Person Centered Planning is essential.