CSP-Community Support Professional

REQUIREMENTS:

H.S. Diploma/GED equivalency with demonstrated expertise in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities in an equivalent combination of experience and training is acceptable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational competence required. Must be able to be First Aid/CPR, CPI, and MAC certified and must maintain these certifications. Must be able to able to lift at least 35lbs and must be able to exert up to 35lbs of force.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm

JOB DUTIES:

· Encourages community participation and facilitates cultivation of friendship

· Provides guidance and direction on social and judgement issues, health and safety issues in addition to other issues pertaining to activities of daily living and community integration.

· Maintains documentation which includes a full description of services rendered. This summary should reflect progress, outcomes, dates that services were provided, barriers with implementation, achievements, projected planning goals, and concerns.

· Attends staff training and meetings as scheduled and performs other duties as assigned.

· Function as MAC Worker in accordance with the Nurse Delegation Program

· Conduct persons served training as specified in Person Centered Plans.

· Collect/record data on PCP objectives.

· Participate in PCP team meetings.

· Complete baseline data sheets, individual persons served schedules and other paperwork related to planning objectives.

· Maintain supplies/equipment needed for individualized training.

· Assist individuals in physical management exercises.

CREATIVITY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PERSONALITY:

· CSP will easily diffuse uncomfortable public situations with their ability to articulate inclusive language that would encourage engagement with individuals and their perspective community. This includes, but is not limited to, community members, business owners, store workers/employees, and crowds.

· CSP will understand and have the ability to articulate the purpose of community inclusion and seek creative and innovative ways in which to best serve the individuals.

· CSP will understand and display creative ways to promote an individual’s independence while maintaining their safety at all times.

· CSP will possess the ability to foster relationships quickly with both the individuals they serve as well as the community in which they serve.

· CSP will maintain a positive attitude with the individuals and all community members, seeking creative ways to help individuals become valued members of their communities.

· CSP will possess the ability to easily diffuse conflicted situations as they arise, utilizing excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13