What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Technician - Part - Time - Asheville position at Universal Mental Health Services?
Job Type: Part-time | Location: Asheville, NC | Schedule: Days and hours vary by position
Work Setting: In-person, community-based and home-based support services.
About The Position
Universal MH/DD/SAS is hiring a dependable and compassionate Community Support Technician to provide one-on-one Community Living and Supports services and Community Networking services for an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There are several positions currently. This role helps the person supported build independence, participate in meaningful activities, and work toward personal goals in a safe, respectful, and person-centered manner.
Key Responsibilities
Universal MH/DD/SAS is a comprehensive, statewide, CARF-accredited community human services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders achieve their full potential to live, work, and grow in their communities.
Universal MH/DD/SAS is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.
Work Setting: In-person, community-based and home-based support services.
About The Position
Universal MH/DD/SAS is hiring a dependable and compassionate Community Support Technician to provide one-on-one Community Living and Supports services and Community Networking services for an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There are several positions currently. This role helps the person supported build independence, participate in meaningful activities, and work toward personal goals in a safe, respectful, and person-centered manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support in home and community-based settings.
- Assist with daily living needs while promoting dignity, choice, safety, and independence.
- Teach, model, and reinforce habilitative and independent-living skills based on the person's goals and service plan.
- Support participation in meaningful community activities and social opportunities.
- Document services accurately and in accordance with agency requirements.
- Communicate professionally with the person supported, family members, supervisors, and the support team, as appropriate.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to provide compassionate, dependable, and person-centered support
- Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required
- Competitive wages
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Telehealth access through Teladoc
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance for eligible full-time employees
Universal MH/DD/SAS is a comprehensive, statewide, CARF-accredited community human services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders achieve their full potential to live, work, and grow in their communities.
Universal MH/DD/SAS is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.