Community Support Specialist - North County

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical Coverage

Retirement matching

Life insurance

Employee Wellness program

Mental health resources

Job summary

Adjoin Catalysts in San Diego, CA seeks a Community Support Specialist to deliver direct services, implementing individualized training and coordinating community resources for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support post‑secondary education, pre‑employment, volunteering, and social activities to help individuals develop essential life skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining professional communications with clients, families, and supervisors; documenting

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• One year of experience in a Social Service setting.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage multiple tasks.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR or ability to complete within 45 days of hire.
• Insured, registered vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual training and support programs in post-secondary education, pre-employment, volunteering, and social/recreation services.
• Develop, secure and coordinate community resources to develop client skills.
• Provide social/behavioral activities in the community to support participant behavior.
• Maintain professional communications with supervisor, clients, families and others.
• Participate in client evaluation through task analysis and other assessments.
• Provide logs, reports and evaluations in a timely, accurate manner.
• Assist in ensuring safety of clients and staff during activities.
• Transport clients to appointments and community activities as needed.
• Perform all duties of a direct service provider as assigned.

Skills

Following instructions

Multitasking

Time management

Professional boundaries

Communication skills

Job description

Introduction

AtAdjoin,we strive to create an impassioned and fulfilling environment for both our clients and employees. We have been in action for 40 years and have worked tirelessly towards generating a positive impact in our communities. If you are interested in serving your community and becoming a valued asset to our team, please read ahead!

Overview

Our mission is to create limitless pathways for people to belong where they live, work, learn, and play.

Join Adjoin Catalysts and make a difference! We provide exceptional services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them thrive where they live, work, learn, and play. Our mission is to empower people to make choices that bring happiness and fulfillment to their lives.

At Adjoin Catalysts, we prioritize "Quality of Life" by integrating joy into everyday activities. Our dedicated Catalysts connect with individuals on a personal level, understanding their interests, strengths, and aspirations. We then support them in developing the skills they need to make meaningful choices.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and fostering a supportive, enriching environment, we invite you to join our team and help create a brighter future for those we serve.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

At Adjoin, we know our employees have diverse and individual needs and have gone a step beyond the standard, cookie-cutter benefits package that other organizations offer. We have thoughtfully designed a unique package that goes above and beyond!:

• Competitive Medical Coverage
• Extremely generous retirement matching
• 100% Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
• 100% Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your peers
• Mental health resources (EAP) with 5 free counseling sessions per year (for you AND your dependents)
• Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice
• Dental, Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, holidays, and more!

Responsibilities

The Community Support Specialist is the direct service provider who may be responsible for but not limited to the followingessential duties:

• Implement individual training and support programs in the areas of post-secondary education, pre-employment, volunteering, and social/recreation services under the direction of the case responsible person.
• Develop, secure and coordinate appropriate community resources and settings that will develop the individual skills sought by our clients.
• Provide activities of social/behavioral value in the community including education in anger management, communication skills, symptom monitoring, etc., to support the individual in maintaining behavior appropriate to the activity or site.
• Maintain positive and professional communications and relationships with his/her supervisor, clients, employers, involved members of families and other individuals in the community.
• Participate in the evaluation of the client through completion of task analysis and other requested assessment devices.
• Provides logs, reports, and client evaluations in a timely, complete, and accurate manner as required.
• Assist in ensuring the safety of the clients and staff during all activities.
• Transport clients to appointments, community activities, or other locations as needed, ensuring safety and timeliness during travel.
• Perform all duties of a direct service provider as assigned.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in navigating through post-secondary educational processes such as enrolling in college, accessing educational and institutional resources and completing requirements associated with successful educational experience.
• Must have one year of experience in a Social Service setting, assisting disadvantaged, distressed, or vulnerable persons or groups.
• Ability to follow instructions is critical to this position.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and manage time is also an essential component of this position.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate and maintain professional boundaries as custodian of confidential information.
• Certification in an approved First Aid and CPR class; or successfully complete an approved First Aid and CPR class within 45 days of the date of hire.
• Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current driver's license.
• Adjoin's client case management platform requires employees to utilize a mobile smart device (i.e. cellphone/tablet) with reliable internet connectivity and data to complete certain essential job tasks. This position requires the employee to have a mobile smart device available to perform certain required essential functions, for which reasonable reimbursement is provided to the employee.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time.
• Ability to travel in and throughout the state as needed to attend meetings, trainings, etc.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Physical evaluations may be required dependent upon specific assigned duties or compliance requirements and may include a TB test and/or a lift and transfer test.
• Acceptable DMV record.