24 Hourly -Community Support Specialist needed for Dupont WA Client
24 Hourly -Community Support Specialist needed for Dupont WA Client
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Job Description
Acommunitysupport specialist is someone who provides assistance and support to individuals in acommunity. They help people navigate through challenges connect with resources and improve their overall wellbeing. They work with diverse populations such as veterans seniors or individuals with disabilities. If you are looking for a rewarding position where you get to make a positive impact on the lives of others a Community Support Specialist role might be right for you.
As a Community Support Specialist (CSS) with AMADA you will be working with US military veterans who suffer from PTSD and/or face cognitive deficits because of traumatic brain injuries to develop individual plans geared towards achieving their individual goals. A CSS will help clients build skills enhance their problemsolving ability contribute to home life and enhance community engagement.
Job Type:(PART TIME)$23.00 per hr. Mondays Wednesday Saturdays 10am 2pm
Location: Dupont WA
The Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a keen ability to identify strengths in others. The ideal candidate will be empathetic a good listener and has an understanding of the complex lifelong needs of persons with traumatic brain injury and the challenges they face.
An ideal candidate is someone who can work with considerable independence. As a CSS you will be expected to demonstrate a high level of ethics proficiency and professionalism at all times.
Responsibilities will include:
- Accompanying client to recreational activities that promote community engagement and foster community connections
- Supporting client in acquiring retaining and improving life skills necessary to reside as independently as possible at home (e.g. household chores and organization budgeting meal planning/prep or shopping etc.
- Participating in activities that promote clients physical and emotional wellness
- Developing strategies to improve communication and social skills
- Incorporating skills into clients routine to allow opportunities to practice those skills
Requirements:
- Valid WA State Drivers License auto insurance and reliable transportation
- Successfully pass a professional reference check
- Successfully pass a background check
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience as a Community Support Specialist or experience in similar role
- Working with individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) cognitive impairment and PTDS
- Candidates with social work behavioral and mental health or recreational therapyexperience
AMADA Senior Care is an equalopportunity employer:
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to the following: Race Color Age Sex Sexual orientation Gender Gender identity and gender expression Religion including dress and grooming practices National origin including language use restrictions Pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding Marital status Genetic information including family medical history Physical or mental disability Military or veteran status Citizenship and/or immigration status Child or spousal support withholding Domestic violence or stalking victim status Medical conditions including cancer and AIDS/HIV Denial of family or medical care leave Political activities or affiliations Lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours not on Company premises Credit report or credit information Prior nonconviction arrest record Any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
