Community Support Staff

Harborsls; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Santa Cruz seeks Community Support Staff to provide training and personal assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include developing support plans, maintaining evaluations, and encouraging informed choices among individuals. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and relevant skills, with a focus on empowering individuals to thrive in their communities. This role offers opportunities for meaningful impact in the lives of individuals supported.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to encourage persons supported to make informed choices.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support to individuals in their personal environment.
• Participate in the development and implementation of support plans.
• Maintain necessary individual records and evaluations.
• Communicate with team Lead concerning services and training.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental disabilities

Ability to teach effectively

Encouraging informed choices

Facilitating growth opportunities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

Community Support Staff provide training and habilitation services and instruction, as well as, personal assistance to individuals in their own homes, neighborhoods and/or school or job sites. Under supervision of Lead Staff and Facilitators, Community Support Staff will provide support to individuals who have one or more of the following challenges or needs: developmental disabilities, physical challenges, need for psychological support.

Agency Philosophy

Empower individuals to choose and live in their own homes, have profitable jobs, develop friendships and participate in community life and activities.

Duties

1. Implement training and support services to individuals as specified in Individual Support Plan (ISP). The areas of training and monitoring include, but are not limited to: housing, personal finance, mobility and accessibility, health and safety, relationships, recreation, self advocacy, job training, decision making and problem solving.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of support plans.
3. Maintain all necessary individual records and evaluations.
4. Complete and maintain shift notes and medication documentation.
5. Participate in team meetings to discuss services.
6. Provide input for program planning
7. Communicate as required/requested with team Lead and Facilitator concerning services, training, etc. with each individual you support.

Job Duty Allocation

1. No time in excess of 20% of any given shift shall be allocated toward completing housekeeping tasks and duties alone
2. Activities that pertain to training new staff on housekeeping duties or supporting persons we support to complete housekeeping duties should not be factored into the 20% of time allocated
3. If you feel that you are spending more than 20% of your shifts completing housekeeping tasks, please contact your direct supervisor to resolve this matter.
4. Examples of housekeeping tasks may include washing dishes, laundry, scrubbing, or sweeping floors.

Qualifications/Education

Knowledge of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities, possess the skills to effectively teach persons with disabilities, demonstrate the ability to encourage persons supported to make informed choices, and facilitate opportunities for growth in the individuals supported. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Experience/Requirements

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Two years experience and/or training in the fields of developmental disabilities, psychology, etc. are beneficial but not required
3. The ability to maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
4. Must maintain valid California driver’s license and proper insurance if you will be driving with the person supported
5. Department of Justice level criminal background check

The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.