Community Support Specialist - Coatesville, United States - SweetTree Support Services, LLC.

Description

Benefits:

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Free food & snacks

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Expense Reimbursement
• Training and Development

Job Summary

We are looking for a Community Support Specialist to join our team You will be directly working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, In Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes.

You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve.

You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.
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Responsibilities

• Comply with all Federal, State and local laws.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all personal information concerning individual(s) supported.
• Understand, advocates, and respects the rights of individual(s) supported.
• Provide and seek out opportunities for individual(s) to make choices.
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individual's daily living needs including but not limited to communication and socialization skills, nutrition, preparing proper meals, proper hygiene.
• Stays informed of and monitors compliance with the daily medical and nutritional needs of each individual assigned; if necessary
• Enforce the importance of mental and physical exercise by leading Individual in exercise routines, when needed.
• Completes relevant documentation in the individuals' program books and ensures information is accurate and completed as described.
• Anticipates crisis situations effectively using knowledge of individual likes, dislikes, stressors, and communication style, when necessary
• Evaluates and appropriately acts in emergency situations; assists as needed.
• Remains aware of behavioral and/or medical status of individuals; notifies appropriate authorities.
• Assure Individual's safety by observing and reporting any risk and notifying appropriate CEO of any health concerns or needs for the individual(s)
• Participate in the development of the ISP, ISP annual Update and ISP revisions.
• Reports changes related to the individuals needs to the CEO as applicable.
• When needed, attend all applicable meetings for individuals as needed: (team meetings, ISP meetings, SIS meetings, QUEST reviews, Vision of Equality meetings, Behavior Support Team Meetings)
• Ensure the implementation of services and outcomes as specified in the individuals ISP.
• Attend all staff meetings as required.
• Ensure all incidents are documented and reported to the CEO within 24 hours.
• Complete daily Service Notes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift and/or move at least pounds.

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Community involvement:

• Demonstrate the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships by engaging Individual in community activities and active treatment when in their own homes and/or community.
• Develop and facilitate community connections and relationships.
• Assist individual(s) in developing and following a personcentered schedule.
• Aid individual(s) to participate in activities of their choosing.
• Encourage individual(s) supported to give back to the community.

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Customer Service and Excellence:

• Exhibit professional behavior towards the individual(s) supported, families, coworkers, and Supervisor and Service Coordinator
• Network with coworkers, the community and other professionals to find better ways to include individual(s) in routine life activities and community activities.
• Display positive conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency.
• Be a compassionate, patient and encouraging support professional at all times; you are a caregiver and advocate for the individuals we serve.

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Trainings:

• Attend and participate in all required Orientation and Annual training sessions according to agency training requirements.
• Attend all other trainings and inservice educational opportunities as required.
• Must complete Modified Medication Training within 60 days of start date.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 1 year working with persons with intellectual disabilities/autism and mental health diagnosis.
• Valid Driver's License and use of own personal vehicle required, if required for position.
• Must have proficient writing, analytical, presentation and clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and judgment to resolve problems and issues independently.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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