Community Support Associate
Community Support Associate
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Job Description
Job description
So what does Maryhurst do anyway...
Maryhurst provides treatment programs for severely traumatized children who most often are victims of sexual physical and/or emotional abuse. Children in our care turn to risktaking behaviors to cope with their pain. These behaviors can include such actions as running away truancy suicidal gesturing delinquency and substance abuse. Their issues are further complicated by years of multiple placements in foster care and hospital settings. In fact prior to their involvement with Maryhurst any one of our children is likely to have experienced an average of 20 outofhome placements. We work hard to provide consistency structure and love for children. It is because of this philosophy and the hard work of staff and volunteers that our programs are successful. Today Maryhurst provides nine different programs that address the unique needs of more than 600 children and their families.
The Community Support Associate works directly with individual clients and their families in the community and other related settings (e.g. schools summer programs home environments). The Community Support Associate focuses on supporting the clinical process and achievement of the family client and treatment team goals. The Community Support Associate will assist clients and their families in navigating community support systems and developing selfadvocacy skills. This position will assist in the observation assessment development and implementation of functional behavior assessments and crisis intervention plans. Strong knowledge of traumainformed care strengths focused and family centered treatment is required.
Requirements
A Bachelors degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in human service preferred. High School diploma with 3 years experience in human services is required. Experience with in home services preferred. Basic competency in Microsoft Office for Windows application is required. Must possess time management and detailorientation skills. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid state drivers license and have own reliable transportation.
Job Type: Fulltime
Salary: $18 $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8hour shift (first/second shift hours)
- Drivers License (Required)
Work Location:
- Multiple locations throughout the community
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
