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Position: Community Support Specialist for DDP Montgomery County
Department: Developmental Disabilities Program, Montgomery County, PA
Availability of Position: Immediately
Schedule: Full time 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Pottstown Community Options Program Coordinator
Salary: $ 16.65 per hour; Non-Exempt
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
Description of Position:
This position is a non-exempt position with responsibility for providing and assisting in the coordination of day/vocational supports for individuals in the Pottstown Community Options Program.
The Community Support Specialist (CSS) is responsible for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to integrate into the community, volunteer and/or work activities in accordance with federal, state, local and agency guidelines. This person acts as an important role model for individuals supported by the program. He/she is responsible for assisting the supervisor in assessing the needs and interests of the individuals served and for seeing that these needs and interests are addressed through community activities. This employee assists in maintaining a healthy emotional and physical environment for individuals supported by the program and assures that the program in all ways reflects the needs and individuality of all people served. This employee also shares in the responsibility for the image that the facility, individuals supported by the program, and staff present to the community. This employees role is to help the person served achieve his/her greatest potential through individualized support, while at the same time being sensitive to the personal needs of each person.
Qualifications:Requirements:
Contact: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter online.
Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Updated by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 12/13/23.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Salvation Armys Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Requisition No. 1951
Full Time
$49k-68k (estimate)
05/02/2024
05/20/2024
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