Community Support Specialist - RA Cadia Job at MERCEDES DIAZ HOMES INC
Community Support Specialist
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Regular, Full-time
Department: R.A. CADIA
Company: R.A. CADIA, Inc.
Reports To: Program Administrator
Location: Whittier, CA
General Summary:
The focus of a Community Support Specialist is to work directly with the Individuals, their families, and their circles of support. This position encompasses generic resources that allows for Individuals to enhance their services and life in decision-making with the guidance through coordinated life services. This position provides support to Individuals with developmental disabilities, through person-centered planning.
A Community Support Specialist assists in building community partnerships that would enhance resources for Individuals to utilize in their community. This position is responsible for intensive case coordination through partnerships with Individuals, families, and other agencies and is also responsible for advocating for the Individuals in court proceedings as part of the Judicial Intervention and Diversion Compliance Program.
Essential Functions:
1. Coordinates individuals’ and their family members’ access to all necessary community, physical and mental health services
2. Analyzes community trends to determine available resources in the market
3. Provides a person-centered approach to support all assigned Individuals
4. Builds and maintains professional relationships and partnerships with outside agencies (including the regional centers) and the Individuals and their families
5. Maintains open lines of communication with Individuals, administrators, parents, and conservators
6. Initiates and completes intake assessment which includes interviewing the Individual and their family member to determine services needed
7. Completes daily case notes and quarterly progress reports based on Individuals’ progress towards goals identified in the ISP and IPP
8. Initiates and completes Special Incident Reports (SIRs) for submission to the regional centers
9. Oversees service hours for assigned Individuals to ensure they are being provided and accurately recorded for monthly submission
10. Coordinates and advocates the Individuals’ appointments, court dates, inter-agency involvement, volunteer hours, work schedules, etc. to promote their attendance and participation
11. Provides transportation to Individuals to attend outside appointments
12. Participates in meetings with families, schools and outside agencies regarding the Individuals’ progress or support services
13. Establishes and maintains the highest level of quality service to all Individuals and stakeholders
14. Ensures non-discrimination in the delivery of program services and assistance
15. Attends all required trainings and staff meetings essential for the position
16. Performs all other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Core Competencies/Skill Sets
1. Proven ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to Individuals with developmental
disabilities and dual diagnoses in a warm and caring manner
2. Working knowledge of state and federal laws, Regional Center, Department of Developmental
Services, and Titles 17 and 22
3. Knowledge of behavioral challenges, including aggressive, non-verbal, and self-injurious
behaviors and the various techniques to de-escalate these behaviors
4. Ability to meet scheduled activities and responsibilities, as assigned, and use effective time
management skills to ensure Individuals are meeting their work responsibilities
5. Ability to work with a diverse group of people at all levels within the organization
6. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills when working with Individuals and other
stakeholders
7. Ability to communicate effectively with others, including Developmentally Disabled Individuals,
co-workers, and outside agency representatives
8. Works collaboratively, positively, and with flexibility when interacting with others, including
co-workers
9. Ability to comfortably interact with Individuals with maturity and tactfulness in very personal
situations such as when restroom assistance is needed
10. Demonstrates compassion, friendliness, and patience while providing support and supervision
of Individuals
11. Effective planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
12. Ability to be diplomatic and professional in challenging situations
13. Demonstrates effective writing skills to document Individuals’ progress
15. Demonstrates flexibility and effective decision-making when faced with changing priorities
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Professional Experience/Education/Certifications:
1. Minimum High School graduate or GED equivalent required
2. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science or any related discipline required and/or a
minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience with Individuals with dual diagnosis or
forensic involvement required
3. Practical experience in the forensic (legal) arena with clients and their families preferred
4. Certified in Non-violent Crisis Prevention required or must successfully complete in-house
training
5. Must have a current CPR and First Aid card or must successfully complete in-house training
6. Must have a Direct Support Professional (DSP) I and II Certification or must successfully
complete state-provided training for DSP I within six (6) months of hire and DSP II within
twelve (12) months of hire
7. Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education units annually required
8. Ability to speak, read, and write in English is required. The ability to speak Spanish is highly
desired.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Much of the work will be performed in a combination of the company's office and in the field during work hours. This position is expected to meet the needs of the business.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee would experience in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, calculators, and photocopiers.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of position duties, responsibilities, or functions that are required of the employee for this position. The role, responsibilities, duties, and activities described within the job description may change at any time with or without notice.
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 unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, or walk at will. The employee may be required to walk to other buildings to meet with Individuals and climb ramps or stairs. The employee will be required to communicate verbally and in writing. The employee will need to use hands for fine manipulation to finger, use the keyboard, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to kneel or stoop to access file cabinets. The employee is required to have visual (far and near visual acuity as well as peripheral vision) and hearing acuities. The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, and pull items such as wheelchairs. The employee may reach at or below shoulder level as well as reach overhead. The employee may be required to lift and/or transfer Individuals between sitting and standing. The employee will be required to perform these physical demands with or without the aid of mechanical devices sufficient to perform the essential position duties.
DAY SHIFT
Mon: 8:30am-5pm
Tues: 8:30am-5pm
Wed: 8:30am-5pm
Thurs: 8:30am-5pm
Fri: 8:30am-5pm
Sat: OFF/On needed basis
Sun: OFF
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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Regular, Full-time
Department: R.A. CADIA
Company: R.A. CADIA, Inc.
Reports To: Program Administrator
Location: Whittier, CA
General Summary:
The focus of a Community Support Specialist is to work directly with the Individuals, their families, and their circles of support. This position encompasses generic resources that allows for Individuals to enhance their services and life in decision-making with the guidance through coordinated life services. This position provides support to Individuals with developmental disabilities, through person-centered planning.
A Community Support Specialist assists in building community partnerships that would enhance resources for Individuals to utilize in their community. This position is responsible for intensive case coordination through partnerships with Individuals, families, and other agencies and is also responsible for advocating for the Individuals in court proceedings as part of the Judicial Intervention and Diversion Compliance Program.
Essential Functions:
1. Coordinates individuals’ and their family members’ access to all necessary community, physical and mental health services
2. Analyzes community trends to determine available resources in the market
3. Provides a person-centered approach to support all assigned Individuals
4. Builds and maintains professional relationships and partnerships with outside agencies (including the regional centers) and the Individuals and their families
5. Maintains open lines of communication with Individuals, administrators, parents, and conservators
6. Initiates and completes intake assessment which includes interviewing the Individual and their family member to determine services needed
7. Completes daily case notes and quarterly progress reports based on Individuals’ progress towards goals identified in the ISP and IPP
8. Initiates and completes Special Incident Reports (SIRs) for submission to the regional centers
9. Oversees service hours for assigned Individuals to ensure they are being provided and accurately recorded for monthly submission
10. Coordinates and advocates the Individuals’ appointments, court dates, inter-agency involvement, volunteer hours, work schedules, etc. to promote their attendance and participation
11. Provides transportation to Individuals to attend outside appointments
12. Participates in meetings with families, schools and outside agencies regarding the Individuals’ progress or support services
13. Establishes and maintains the highest level of quality service to all Individuals and stakeholders
14. Ensures non-discrimination in the delivery of program services and assistance
15. Attends all required trainings and staff meetings essential for the position
16. Performs all other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Core Competencies/Skill Sets
1. Proven ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to Individuals with developmental
disabilities and dual diagnoses in a warm and caring manner
2. Working knowledge of state and federal laws, Regional Center, Department of Developmental
Services, and Titles 17 and 22
3. Knowledge of behavioral challenges, including aggressive, non-verbal, and self-injurious
behaviors and the various techniques to de-escalate these behaviors
4. Ability to meet scheduled activities and responsibilities, as assigned, and use effective time
management skills to ensure Individuals are meeting their work responsibilities
5. Ability to work with a diverse group of people at all levels within the organization
6. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills when working with Individuals and other
stakeholders
7. Ability to communicate effectively with others, including Developmentally Disabled Individuals,
co-workers, and outside agency representatives
8. Works collaboratively, positively, and with flexibility when interacting with others, including
co-workers
9. Ability to comfortably interact with Individuals with maturity and tactfulness in very personal
situations such as when restroom assistance is needed
10. Demonstrates compassion, friendliness, and patience while providing support and supervision
of Individuals
11. Effective planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
12. Ability to be diplomatic and professional in challenging situations
13. Demonstrates effective writing skills to document Individuals’ progress
15. Demonstrates flexibility and effective decision-making when faced with changing priorities
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Professional Experience/Education/Certifications:
1. Minimum High School graduate or GED equivalent required
2. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science or any related discipline required and/or a
minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience with Individuals with dual diagnosis or
forensic involvement required
3. Practical experience in the forensic (legal) arena with clients and their families preferred
4. Certified in Non-violent Crisis Prevention required or must successfully complete in-house
training
5. Must have a current CPR and First Aid card or must successfully complete in-house training
6. Must have a Direct Support Professional (DSP) I and II Certification or must successfully
complete state-provided training for DSP I within six (6) months of hire and DSP II within
twelve (12) months of hire
7. Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education units annually required
8. Ability to speak, read, and write in English is required. The ability to speak Spanish is highly
desired.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Much of the work will be performed in a combination of the company's office and in the field during work hours. This position is expected to meet the needs of the business.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee would experience in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, calculators, and photocopiers.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of position duties, responsibilities, or functions that are required of the employee for this position. The role, responsibilities, duties, and activities described within the job description may change at any time with or without notice.
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 unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, or walk at will. The employee may be required to walk to other buildings to meet with Individuals and climb ramps or stairs. The employee will be required to communicate verbally and in writing. The employee will need to use hands for fine manipulation to finger, use the keyboard, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to kneel or stoop to access file cabinets. The employee is required to have visual (far and near visual acuity as well as peripheral vision) and hearing acuities. The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, and pull items such as wheelchairs. The employee may reach at or below shoulder level as well as reach overhead. The employee may be required to lift and/or transfer Individuals between sitting and standing. The employee will be required to perform these physical demands with or without the aid of mechanical devices sufficient to perform the essential position duties.
DAY SHIFT
Mon: 8:30am-5pm
Tues: 8:30am-5pm
Wed: 8:30am-5pm
Thurs: 8:30am-5pm
Fri: 8:30am-5pm
Sat: OFF/On needed basis
Sun: OFF
Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.