Direct Care & Community Support Specialist

Community Services Specialist M-F 8am - 4pm| $20.00 - $22.50 / hour #13123 Saint Louis, Missouri, United States Job Description You can earn more, grow more, and Be More at Easterseals . Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together, we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all. The Community Services Specialist (CSS) works cooperatively to provide consistent, quality programming and addresses the physical, health and behavioral needs of clients. Provides direct support and mentoring, being actively engaged with clients, in programming as outlined in the personal plan, in either a group setting or alone. Ensures clients are safe and healthy and responsible for providing direct care to clients as outlined in a daily schedule. Support given will follow specific goals and objectives of each client. Full-time employment opportunities Pay based on individual experience Yearly raise opportunities Job training Comprehensive PTO, retirement, and health benefits package for full-time team members Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required. College credit in human service or related field preferred. Experience: 1 years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities with behavior disorders who have active, involved behavioral support plans preferred. Specific Skills: Must have valid Missouri driver's license or comparable out-of-state license, and current vehicle insurance. Maintains safe driving record. Must have clean, reliable, working vehicle with enough fuel to meet clients' transportation needs. Must be willing to use personal vehicle for client transportation if needed. Must have the ability to do basic math. Must have legible handwriting and professional grammar skills. Other: Must be available to work weekdays. Must be able to attend staff meetings that are conducted after program hours. Requires Advanced Mandt and Tools of Choice training. Maintains current certifications on Annual Recertification, autism specific training, and other trainings as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr RadNet, Inc.