- Provide transportation to and from the work site in your vehicle.
- Cultivate effective job skills in clients to complete their specific job requirements.
- Act as a bridge builder between the employer and employee. Assist the client in
- Provides "hand over hand" techniques when necessary to complete tasks, such as teaching the client how to use a knife safely.
- Assisting the client to remain on task and/or adapt to changes in task completing schedules directed by the employer.
- Role model professional behaviors on the job such as how the client communicates with other employees.
- Ensuring a client safety through observation and redirecting when the client performs an unsafe task at work.
- Assist in monitoring the use of assistance technology, such as communication IPADs in providing for successful communication of task assignments.
- Ensuring client safety by assisting with medications in take or making sure they have the appropriate wear for various weather conditions.
- Assisting clients in accessing and participating in a wide variety of activities and healthy lifestyle experiences such as hiking, fishing, attending concerts, or our Learning Collaborative programs.
- Fostering community integration by accessing activities and events in the community such as fairs, museums, movies etc.
- Supporting clients in learning and improving their independent living skills. Examples, teaching how to clean their apartment, buying groceries, paying bills, riding the bus etc.
- Supporting a client to participate in self-advocacy activities such as attending a Vt. State legislative meeting or cueing a client as they provide a training.
- Assisting client's in scheduling a variety of appointments.
- Transporting a client to and from a doctor's appointment, team meeting, recreational activity etc. in own vehicle
- Providing employment coaching to ensure client success on the job.
- Will mirror a Community Support Specialist typical day but has the added training and duty to be a communication partner with clients.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid driver's license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
- Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
- Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
- Ability to assist clients that may require physical interventions and frequent physical activity.
- Ability to effectively manage and de-escalate situations involving clients who may become aggressive and violent.
- Possess the ability to work independently and as a team.
- Follow through with assigned tasks.
- Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess and express great patience and empathy for residents.
- Positive attitude and sense of humor.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for overtime.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
- Matching 403(b).
- Employee assistance plan.
- Generous sick and vacation accruals with 12.5 paid holidays annually.
- Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel.
- Employer-paid life, AD & D, Short Term & Long-Term Insurance.
- Employer 401b contributions.
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Community Support - Barre, United States - Washington County Mental Health Services
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionCommunity Developmental Services is a Division of Washington County Mental Health Services. We provide comprehensive services to children and adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities, autism, and/or other pervasive developmental disorders.The direct supports provided will depend on the job location, job responsibilities, and the specific abilities of the client. The number of clients supported will be determined by the number of hours worked and the type of schedule they have. Hours and bundles of work schedules are diverse and can cover a variety of options during the 7-day week. This could include weekends depending on the employment needs of the client served in each position.
POSITION - Employment Support Specialist
COMPENSATION – $18.50/hr - $19.43/hr
Employment Coaches are part of the services we offer at Community Developmental Services. They provide daily one on one job coaching to clients who have intellectual/developmental disabilities or are on the autism spectrum and who have achieved the acquisition of a competitive employment position in their community. Employment Coaches play an instrumental role in identifying and guiding the client in accessing the necessary skills inherent in becoming a successful employee and maintaining rewarding employment. As each client and their job is unique the Employment Coach utilizes the skills of trainer, consultant, resource developer, and advocate to create an experience that instills pride and self-reliance in the client. The Employment Coach assist clients in realizing their full potential through a person-centered and supported employment model which encourages empowerment and self-determination in each client.
A Typical Day for an Employment Supports Specialist may entail:
COMPENSATION – $18.50/hr - $19.43/hr
Community Supports Specialists are the foundation of the services we offer at Community Developmental Services. They work one on one daily with clients who have intellectual/ developmental disabilities or on the autism spectrum. CSS's play an instrumental role in providing guidance, encouragement, coaching, advisement, and on-going personal support to the clients we serve in diverse environments and under a variety of circumstances. Community Support Specialists assist clients in realizing their full potential through a person-centered model which encourages empowerment and self-determination in each client.
A Typical Day as a Community Support Specialist may entail:
POSITION - Communication Support Specialist
COMPENSATION – $18.50/hr - $19.43/hr
Communication Program works with individuals who have alternative means of communication, other than verbal. The positions are Community Support based, but with the added aspect of supporting an individuals with their communication. There are Communication Plans, which explain how best to support each individual person in the program regarding their communication needs.
A Typical Day as a communication Support Specialist may entail:
COMPENSATION – $18.50/hr - $19.43/hr
Supports persons living in their own home/apartment in the community. Individuals typically have basic independent living skills. Staff assists with daily living activities including banking/budgeting, nutritional/meal planning, social emotional support, medical/dental appointments, and medication monitoring/assistance.
All positions will include the following:
Qualifications:
Successful Candidates Will:
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