Community Support Facilitator Temp/Sub
Company: Hope Services
Location: Gilroy
Posted on: June 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Hope Services is Silicon Valley's leading provider of services
to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
We serve approximately 3,500 people and their families in six
counties and provide a broad spectrum of services. Hope Services
seeks candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are
committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at
all levels.*Hope Services requires all employees to be fully
vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. This mandate allows for
limited exemptions and a grace period for new hires to comply with
the vaccination requirement. Hope Services offers an OUTSTANDING
benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and a
comprehensive Scholarship Program, Generous Paid Vacation and Sick
Time accrual plans and more!Purpose:Provides support and leadership
for consumers to participate in activities and receive services in
community settings. Activities and services are defined by the
consumer and his or her Person Centered Plan and Individualized
Personal Plan.Principle Responsibilities:The following are the
essential functions of the position. An employee in this
classification is responsible for carrying out these functions:1.
Provide group and/or individual support in the community as
identified in the consumer's Individualized Personal Plan.2.
Develop opportunities for consumers to participate as valued and
contributing members of the community. Facilitate and model
interactive relationships with community members.3. Facilitate and
develop activities to build relationships, skills, and experience
in the community. Travel with and/or transport client throughout
the local community.4. Develop and expand consumer participation in
typical and generic community activities chosen by the consumer.5.
Act as advocate on behalf of consumers served.6. Complete required
forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case
recordings, IPPs and other required documentation.7. Maintain a
professional relationship with consumers, family members and
appropriate others. Represent HOPE in the community in a
professional manner.8. Implement behavioral intervention plan when
needed to assure consumer safety and promote learning.9.
Coordinates consumer programming with Center's activities,
services, and staff.10. Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.11.
Perform other duties as assigned, to assure efficiency of program
services.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma, GED, or
equivalent, plus two years of related experience or an approved
combination of experience and education.Possession of a valid
California driver's license and clear driving record. Reports To:
Assigned Program Coordinator, Manager.Supervisory Responsibility:
noneRequired knowledge, Skills and Abilities:1. A belief that all
people are valued members of the community.2. An understanding of
the principles of normalization and commitment to community
integration.3. Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a
member of the team.4. Excellent communication and documentation
skills including use of computerized word program and data base.5.
Knowledge and understanding of alternative communication systems
and assistive technology.6. CPR and First Aid certification (Hope
can provide necessary training, if needed).7. Positive and
cooperative attitude toward a consumer driven service system
working with developmentally disabled adults.8. Ability to be
flexible with scheduling and work in a consumer driven
environment9. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a
diverse population.Environmental Conditions:Extensive travel around
town and in the consumer community; use of public transportation
where possible; exposure to climatic conditions, heat, cold,
humidity, dampness, sun, pollens; lifting/carrying supplies for
consumer supports to and from locations, walking, standing,
visual/auditory acuity while supporting consumer in the community;
position is community based and in local and consumer home
community, climbing stairs to reach the consumer is occasionally
necessary; work alone as well as closely with others, sitting for
periods of time in meetings and use of office environment; produce
work on computers/office equipment.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.Do
you have what it takes to make a difference?Inspire and be
inspired! Hope Services takes immense pride in maximizing our
employee engagement. Will you join us??Visit www.hopeservices.org
to find out more about us and the people we serve.Hope Services is
an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
not regardless of, but with consideration and appreciation for
race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin,
sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status,
sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital,
civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present
military service, family or parental status, or any other
status.PI178617177
Keywords: Hope Services, Gilroy , Community Support Facilitator Temp/Sub, Other , Gilroy, California
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