Community support worker job description

Job DescriptionSalary: 15.00

Sign-on Bonus

Job Title: Community Support Personnel

Reports To: Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

SUMMARY

Implements person centered plans to engage individual(s) supported in activities to either acquire new adaptive skills or support the individual(s) in utilizing adaptive skills to become actively involved in their community. Provides and seeks out opportunities for individual(s) supported to make choices. Treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers, and supervisors with dignity and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Services are provided in community settings
• Assists individual(s) supported in acquiring, retaining, or improving socialization and networking through the use of community resources, natural supports, and community participation.
• Assists individual(s) to find and engage in specific opportunities for community participation, involvement, membership, contribution, and connections that develop the ability to independently or with natural supports engage in integrated opportunities in the broader community
• Encourages the successful participation of individual(s) supported in opportunities for meaningful, ongoing interactions with members of the broader community, leading to the development of a network of natural supports for him/her
• Provides service in a variety of integrated community settings where the opportunities take place and skills will be utilized
• Assists individual(s) supported to participate in activities of their choosing
• Provides opportunities for individual(s) supported in various settings and transportation as needed to achieve his/her goals and outcomes as noted in his/her Person-Centered Plan
• Develops and facilitates community connections and relationships with input from individual(s) supported
• Assists in scheduling and promoting volunteer opportunities in the community
• Assists in scheduling and promoting opportunities for community connections
• Observes and documents individual(s) supported behavior that is out of the ordinary and/or disruptive
• Provides clear, accurate, and timely records and documentation
• Notifies supervisory staff of any health concerns or needs for individual(s) supported
• Converses with/listens to individual (s) personal needs, responsibilities, expectations and aspirations in support a supportive and understanding manner
• Maintains service record of vehicles
• Lifts, carries, assists or restrains individuals as needed to prevent injury to themselves or others
• Be punctual and in attendance at work as scheduled in order to ensure required staffing ratios are met and to maintain individual safety and wellbeing at all times
• Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety in all environments
• Participates in and completes periodic training and certification as needed
• Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State & Federal laws, and guidelines
• Reports all instances of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, & exploitation immediately to the appropriate supervisor
• Displays conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED, Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Ability to easily adapt to constant change and prioritize work. Ability to drive an automobile and maintain an Alabama Driver’s License and meeting requirements insurability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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 regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served or during the process of implementing a physical restraint on an individual.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is community based.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Alabama driver's license

1. Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
2. 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
3. Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. Paid Training
5. Team Environment
6. ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
7. WE OFFER COMPETITIVE WAGES!
8. We offer our team member DailyPay! Get paid your first day of work if you wish and any day, if you need your earnings before payday!
9. Wellness Program & more

Description of Position

Staff is responsible for assisting residents (adults 18 years or older) with medication and for ensuring that clients are safe and housing is in good condition.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with at least 3 years minimum continuous driving experience

Professional Credentials/Certifications

• CPR/First Aid (Certification required)
• MANDT Training
• Assistance with Self-Administration of Medication (Certification required)
• Conexio Care All Staff Orientation Curriculum

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, preparation of medication route, as required.
• Assists clients with medication administration as necessary.
• Develops relationships with all clients and encourages all clients to become involved in the community and independent as possible while providing necessary supports.
• Reports crisis situations or potential crisis situations to supervisor and to appropriate treatment provider as directed by supervisor. Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse or mistreatment as per agency policy.
• Provides crisis intervention with clients as needed.
• Assists with in office tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete Medication Administration Record as required by law.
• Maintains client confidentiality as per agency policy.
• Maintains accurate Conexio Care car logs.
• Must adhere to Conexio Care Policy regarding usage of Conexio Care Vehicles.
• Assists in maintaining safety of clients.
• Adheres to internal agency policy.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned, verbally or in writing.

Who We Are: Conexio Care, an affiliate of Apis Services, Founded in 1985 as a subsidiary of the organization then known as Church Home Foundation, Conexio’s original mission was to help older adults with lifelong histories of psychiatric hospitalization to transition into the community. Our mission expanded in 1988 to include homeless services and substance abuse treatment.

Apis Services and its family of affiliates provide supporting services to an array of non-profit, public charity organizations including, but not limited to, human services, behavior health, and intellectual development disability agencies. The organizations that we support are expanding rapidly and continue to further their missions by providing person-directed, community-based services to individuals and their family members living with behavioral health, intellectual, and/or development disabilities.

Conexio Care and Apis Services, Inc are Equal Opportunity Employers

APPLY NOW AT: www.apismgt.org/careers

Hudson Estates, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Landsale, is now hiring for a part-time
Community Support Weekends.
Our Community Support position is cross trained in performing duties throughout the community.

The schedule for this position is weekends.


Job Duties and Requirements:


Help serve meals to residents at their tables.

Clear dishes from resident's dining tables.

Wash and store dishes.

Set dining room tables.

Light food preparation tasks as needed.

Clean community common areas.

Serve meals to residents at their tables.

Requires flexibility to assist in various tasks


Skills and Abilities:


You must be 18 years of age or older.

Prior related experience is preferred (housekeeping, kitchen support, meal service).

Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making.

Ability to prioritize and organize multiple work duties.

Ability to communicate, in a clear and concise manner with our residents.

To be successful in this role you must have a friendly, professional, and energetic personality and have a passion for improving the lives of others.

You must have general knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures.

To fulfill state regulations, it is required that you maintain food handlers' permit


Our Mission:


Our residents deserve the best so we are seeking someone who understands hospitality, integrity and compassion. We believe patience, loyalty, understanding, and hard work are the core components of rewarding lives and careers. If this interests you, come join our team!


How to Apply:


Please come by and complete an application (no phone calls), we would love to meet you!

OR

Submit your resume for consideration.


We do pre-employment background checks, employment verifications and reference checks. Hudson Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Company Description
We believe that Hudson Estates Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place for our residents to enjoy home-cooked meals, game nights, or a quiet evening with family and friends.

At Hawthorn Senior Living, our retirement communities offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. Our caring concern for our residents is the foundation that leads to outstanding resident services. As contributing members of the communities we serve, what is most important is that we love our residents. We care about people and because our residents deserve the best, we are looking for employees who understand caring and compassionate customer service. Working in our retirement communities, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our seniors every day.
Hudson Estates
Why Work Here?
We believe patience, loyalty, understanding, and hard work are the core components of rewarding lives and careers.

We believe that Hudson Estates Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place for our residents to enjoy home-cooked meals, game nights, or a quiet evening with family and friends. At Hawthorn Senior Living, our retirement communities offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. Our caring concern for our residents is the foundation that leads to outstanding resident services. As contributing members of the communities we serve, what is most important is that we love our residents. We care about people and because our residents deserve the best, we are looking for employees who understand caring and compassionate customer service. Working in our retirement communities, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our seniors every day.

Address

651 Montgomery Glen Drive Lansdale

Lansdale, PA
USA
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