Community Support Specialist

Join Scott Key Center in making a difference every day!  Guide, support, and empower individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) by providing supervision, training, personal care, and job coaching to foster independence and meaningful connections. 

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Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; full benefits

Multiple Vacancies 

This position will independently supervise the work of a group of adults with developmental disabilities.  Responsibilities include the preparation, implementation and evaluation of specific skills of (or individual) intellectual and developmentally disabled (I/DD) adults at the Scott Key Center (SKC). The Community Support Specialist is responsible for the care (to include personal hygiene needs), safety, supervision and wellbeing of each individual in his/her charge during specific activities.  This position must be willing to be flexible with job assignments to meet the specific needs of the program.  Supervision is received from a Community Support Manager and/or a Day Support Manager.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.  For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

• Provide direction and supervision in integrated community settings
• Provide supervision in a day habilitation program and/or community setting
• Provide job coaching/training to individuals in integrated community settings
• Provide community activities to include: development of specific activities that align with the person’s Individual plan and implementation of activity
• Assist with personal care, hygiene needs to include toileting (to include helping on/off toilet and cleaning the person) and meal assistance (to include heating up, getting food out of container, and at times feeding the person, and cleanup of person after eating)
• Utilize behavior management techniques to ensure appropriate work behavior
• Assist assigned workers in their relationships with employers and co-workers
• Compile and prepare daily progress notes, records and reports and participate in progress reviews
• Participate in the Individual Plan process and assist in the development of Individual Plans
• Analyze job tasks to develop training programs
• Maintain daily records and time records
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training sessions
• Transport adults to off-site work locations and/or to and from the Scott Key Center
• Participate in the Discovery Process, which includes job development prep assessments, employment and meaningful activities, in conjunction with the Job Development Specialist
• Participate in the Individual Plan process and assist in the development of Individual Plans
• Analyze skill sets to develop training programs as needed for people with I/DD
• Prepare a Positive Personal Profile (PPP) of workers with developmental disabilities to determine individual strengths and needs which factor into appropriate job placement
• Attend extra-curricular client activities, as needed
• Assure activities meet the HCBS Final Rule setting
• Perform other related duties as required
   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• High school graduation or the equivalency
• 1 year experience working with people of all ages who have an intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD), which must include caregiving experience. 
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or ability to obtain same within 90 days of hire
• NOTE: College degree in psychology, social work, or a related human service may reduce the experience requirement

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Willingness to obtain Medication Monitor certification from the MD State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Developmental Disabilities Administration
• Ability to effectively initiate programs and activities and to provide active leadership and motivation for persons with developmental disabilities, with in-depth perception of client/employer needs and priorities
• Discretion and good judgment in working with sensitive information, with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Ability to effectively organize day-to-day assignments; determine priorities and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail)
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, objective working relationships with clients, co-workers, employers and the general public
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise reports using behavioral terminology

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Experience working in a day habilitation program 
• Experience job coaching adults who have an intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD)
• Current med-tech certification
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) I, II, or III certification
• Experience driving a diverse fleet of vehicles including, but not limited to, non-cdl buses, 12-passenger vans, mini vans, and sedans

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is occasionally sitting, walking, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing up to and over 40 pounds, performing repetitive motions, and drive.
• While working in this position, the employee is frequently in noisy environments, occasionally indoors, outdoors, working in confined spaces, potentially exposed to infectious diseases, and required to wear protective equipment. 

• Ability to work varied working hours for special activities, meetings, programs, etc.
• Required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment
• This position is subject to random drug testing without marijuana 
• In case of an emergency, available for duties in a shelter or Family Assistance Center or other duties to support County functions

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation
4. A pre-employment physical examination with tuberculosis clearance
5. A pre-employment drug test without marijuana 
    

Salary : $20 - $31