Community Support Specialist

Title: Community Support Specialist

Program: In Home

Pay Range: $20 - $23.75

Schedule: Wednesday 12PM - 8PM

FLSA: Nonexempt

WhoWe Are:

Founded in Brockton MA in 1975BAMSIis a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizationbringing people and services together.Over the years we have become one of the most trusted organizations working with children families individuals and seniors to enrich their its core BAMSI is about building connections with people and services. Each year our organization impacts the lives of more than 50000 individuals. BAMSIs mission is to meet each person where they are so they can learn grow and is committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Accessibility; to creating a holistic system of care; and to abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness disability and addiction.

*This position is union represented by a bargaining unit of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees. (AFSME).

Responsibilities:

1. Attend to the daily needs of persons served on an individual basis as well as foster increased independence and self-determination.

2. Teach socialization skills and activities of daily living including: household maintenance; self-care and hygiene; self-awareness and human development menu planning food shopping and preparation; money management skills/budgeting; transportation and community orientation; consumer skills; and utilization of community resources.

3. Assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Action Plans (IAPs) including implementation of behavioral objectives/plans.

4. Participate in IAP meetings and other meetings as required by supervisor.

5. Supervise and document consumer self-administration of medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance with agency and program procedures.

6. Record and appropriately utilize necessary data daily progress notes staff log and complete all other IAP and program required documentation.

7. Transport consumers to and from day programs medical appointments and other activities as required.

8. Provide opportunities for leisure time activities and foster independence in the choice and participation of those activities.

9. Organize develop and implement group and individual activities which serve to integrate the lives of consumers with members of their community.

10. Fulfill case management responsibilities as assigned by supervisor including those related to medical and legal concerns.

11. Ensure client safety and comply with program standards for staff coverage including assistance to the Administrator-On-Call whenever possible.

12. Act as consumer advocate and role model.

13. Provide a supportive environment that includes opportunities for consumers to determine to the fullest extent possible personal decisions for daily schedules and routines.

14. Maintain knowledge of ongoing program issues and developments as well as informing supervisor of program issues and concerns.

15. Communicate in a professional manner.

16. Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor.

17. Perform duties consistent with program and agency policies and procedures.

18. Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.

Qualifications:

-High School Diploma or GED

- Direct care experience with a disabled population

-Valid drivers license in state of residence and satisfactory driving record

-Own means of transportation required

BAMSI conducts as needed job-related background checks (e.g. may include but is not limited to fingerprints drug testing TB testing verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.