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Community Support Facilitator for Independent Living Clients
Position Details:
Location: Carlsbad/Oceanside to Escondido (including Vista and San Marcos)
Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday between 8am to 6pm; 3-6 hours daily (depends on client availability - 15 to 20 hours a week)
Salary: $19.50 per hour
About the Independent Living Program
Help individuals live life on their own terms. Our Independent Living Program provides one-on-one support to adults with developmental disabilities, helping them build everyday skills, navigate their communities, and gain independence at home.
Client Support Responsibilities
- Support individuals living independently with daily living skills, including budgeting, household management, accessing the community, and attending medical appointments
- Assist in developing and implementing Personal Support Plans (PSP) and/or Supported Living Plans (SLP)
- Help build and maintain a strong circle of support, including family, friends, and community connections
- Create individualized adaptive materials to support client success
- Coordinate and monitor services such as transportation (MTS), Medi-Cal, and Social Security
- Encourage and expand participation in community-based activities and independence
General Responsibilities
- Complete required documentation (e.g., progress notes, appointment tracking) in a timely manner
- Attend required meetings and trainings, including staff meetings and CPR/First Aid/AED certification
- Accurately submit timesheets and reimbursements by established deadlines
- Maintain regular communication with supervisors and members of the client’s support team
- Report schedule changes and any health or safety concerns promptly
- Respond to supervisor and team communications within expected timeframes
- Utilize personal or public transportation to support clients in the community, as required
- Maintain valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle documentation (if applicable)
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and confidentiality policies
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience: 1 year working in social services, education, or with the developmentally disabled population preferred
Driving: 3 years driving experience; must be willing to drive client your personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed at current IRS rate)
Benefits*
- Employer-sponsored Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Generous 401(k) Employer Match
- Employee Discount Program (discounts at SD Zoo, Legoland, dining, retail, gyms, and so much more)
- Accrued Sick & Vacation Hours, along with Years of Service Pay, and Paid Holidays
- Employee discount program (discounts at the SD Zoo, Legoland, dining, gyms, and so much more!)
- Wellness Program with Prize-Winning Monthly Challenges
- Quarterly Opportunity Draws
- Mileage Reimbursement – if applicable
- Employee Assistance Program
* Some of the above benefits apply to full-time employees only.
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