Community Services Provider

Description

Community Services Provider

35 hours - Full Time, Wage $17.00 to $18.25/hr

The Community Services Provider is responsible for providing direct care through implementation of Habilitation Plans. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision and all direct care required to maintain safety and comfort of the person receiving services
• Transport or accompany people receiving services on trips to community outings, appointments, or recreation activities for the purpose of community integration and exploration 
• Development and planning of inclusive community activities
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with area businesses 
• Assist people receiving services with completing daily or routine domestic or personal care tasks
• Foster and promote skills leading to independent living
• Assist with the development of Habilitation Plans and following these plans for training and assistance 
• Provide training and assist people receiving services to develop, maintain and/or improve desired individual goals, living skills and personal needs as assigned or required
• Provide supervision to people supported during program hours and during community outings as to ensure their health and safety
• Complete required documentation in conformance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and billing practices

Special Requirements:

• Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills
• Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.
• Have regular access to internet
• Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations
• Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift 50 pounds 

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Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED with some knowledge of or experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier