Community Support Specialist - Enable Independent Living

Aurora Staffing Solutions Limited; New Jersey; Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Continuing education programs

Tuition-assisted program

Career growth opportunities

Professional Development Assistance

Tuition reimbursement Program

Zusammenfassung

The Community Support Staff at Allies Inc. is responsible for teaching people with developmental disabilities to acquire essential life skills in a community-based residential setting, promoting independence while ensuring health, safety, and welfare in cooperation with Allies Inc.

Allies Inc. supports individuals to live as independently as possible, coordinating with treatment teams and utilizing best practices and technology.

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Ability to sit, bend, squat, reach, be agile and stand for several hours.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Aufgaben

• Provides assistance with daily living skills when appropriate with respect and dignity.
• Administers medication and completes documentation of same following procedures outlined in the Operations Manual.
• Completes training and documentation with individuals to achieve Individualized Service Plan (ISP) goals.
• Accurately completes all in-house documentation including Vehicle Log, ISP tracking, ABC forms, UIRs/GERs, Critical Information Log, MAIR, and Monthly reports.
• Attends residential training including CPR and First Aid; Medication Administration; Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; Shifting Expectations, Life Experience, and Services; In House Orientation; Crisis Management; New Hire Orientation; Life Threatening Emergencies (Danielle's Law); Stephen Komninos' Law; and Corporate Compliance.
• Accompanies individuals to and from appointments and activities.
• Builds a support network between the individuals and community members.
• Encourages and ensures that individuals maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment providing assistance as appropriate.
• Participates in Circle(s) of Support for personal futures planning.
• Works with each individual's treatment team, Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and all other interested parties to build self-esteem and social capital for each individual served.
• Operates all types of agency vehicles, in any condition, at any point during shift.
• Attends conferences, seminars and training relevant to the specific needs of the individuals served.
• Completes all duties as assigned by the Support Manager.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Ausbildung

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

The Community Support Staff at Allies Inc. is responsible for teaching people with developmental disabilities to acquire essential life skills in a community-based residential setting, promoting independence while ensuring health, safety, and welfare in cooperation with Allies Inc.

Allies Inc. supports individuals to live as independently as possible, coordinating with treatment teams and utilizing best practices and technology.