COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Job Posting: COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST Location: Broom County Employment Type: Full Time 35 hours Salary: $17.50 / hour As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga’s Mission is to support all people in need and advocate for social justice and human dignity. We envision a just and compassionate community rooted in love and the dignity of all people. Our objectives are to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable people and to challenge conditions causing poverty and despair. We serve people regardless of their religion, beliefs, race, or ethnicity. We support all people in need, no matter how they identify themselves. We want our staff to represent the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Be yourself, because everyone else is already taken! Looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others? Join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY in people’s lives. General Description Direct Support Professional performs a wide variety of person-centered supports and services with a strong emphasis on personal choice for individuals with developmental disabilities. Key Responsibilities Knows the service plan and safeguards for each individual served Learns the eVero database system for recordkeeping Writes daily and monthly notes in a timely manner Assists and inspires individuals to achieve their goals Develops and assists cognitive and physical support to individuals with disabilities to lead a better life Provides safe transportation with a reliable and clean car and driver’s license Assists in the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of service plans that are based on individual preferences, needs and interests Teaches and reinforces the use of a variety of techniques to help individuals achieve their goals Helps individuals to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships Supports the safety of individuals in everyday situations Assists in selection and teaching appropriate community activities Supports activity participation in the community Communicates with the individual’s circle of people Attends all required OPWDD and agency trainings Attends staff meetings Completes other duties as assigned Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required. Requirements Education: Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency required Credentials: Successful completion of the Direct Support Assistant Traineeship. Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle Experience: Prior experience serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred. Relevant years of experience and education will be considered Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law. Physical Demands / Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Compliance Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. Top Benefits and Perks Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan Generous time off package and work‑life balance Comprehensive benefits package Supportive and collaborative environment Opportunities for growth and development Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people’s lives EOE Statement Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester