Empowerment & Community Support Specialist

Support Solutions; Memphis (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Support Solutions in Memphis seeks a dedicated caregiver to provide person‑centered support in home and community settings. You will assist with daily living activities, transport the person to appointments, and help maintain safety and dignity in care plans.

Responsibilities include documenting shift notes, supporting meals, and ensuring confidentiality of client information. A valid driver’s license and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and able to read and write effectively.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must meet state and local requirements for criminal background check, sexual offender check, abuse registry, drug and felony offender listings.
• Must meet all training requirements and keep training current.

Responsibilities

• Supports the person with personal care and daily routines and helps them achieve outcomes from the Individual Support Plan.
• Understands and practices Support Solutions philosophy and values, using respectful language and actions, connecting the person to preferred activities and experiences, and ensuring they are empowered to make decisions and lead a self‑directed life.
• Helps the person become integrated with the community by providing person‑centered supports that assist them to seek their dreams, establish significant relationships and be connected to their communities.
• Assures safe transport and accompanies the person as needed to events, job sites and medical appointments using company vehicles, personal vehicles or public transportation, and secures alternate transportation when safety concerns arise.
• Ensures proper use of the person’s resources and agency resources, including personal funds, vehicles, buildings, utilities, telephones, money, equipment, food and supplies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Support Solutions in Memphis seeks a dedicated caregiver to provide person‑centered support in home and community settings. You will assist with daily living activities, transport the person to appointments, and help maintain safety and dignity in care plans.

Responsibilities include documenting shift notes, supporting meals, and ensuring confidentiality of client information. A valid driver’s license and a high school diploma are required.