Community Support Specialist

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Job Summary

The Community Support Specialist provides transportation and companionship services to participants for a variety of activities.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

Transport participants to and from activities, appointments, grocery shopping, and other activities using a company or personal vehicle; always provide supervision and engagement during activities.

Create, complete, and maintain billing records and required documentation as assigned.

Plan, coordinate, and schedule activities in conjunction with participants/caregivers.

Perform daily inspections of company or personal vehicles.

Assist with vehicle maintenance appointments and vehicle cleaning/wash appointments; appointment may not be necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

Provide coverage for participants and transportation routes; overtime and/or weekend support required on occasion.

Provide travel training (Uber, Lyft, or public transportation) and soft skills training to participants.

Adhere to sanitization and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.

Communicate with clients' support systems and supervisor.

Maintain knowledge of community activities, events, and opportunities for participants.

Support participant skill building opportunities.

Coordinate and manage clients' activity budget and funds; seek supervisor approval if support system requests staff to manage and maintain funds outside of activity times.

Support other ServiceSource programs and initiatives.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.

Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required.

1+ years' experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, older adults, and/or providing home health services preferred.

Experience driving large passenger vehicles or large vehicle with a wheelchair lift preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with ServiceSource specific programs and software.

Strong verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.

Ability to adapt to frequent schedule changes and problem solve.

Creative thinking skills to adapt and implement activities to meet participants' skill level.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk, see, or hear. The employee may often or occasionally lift or move durable medical equipment, supplies, or groceries up to 50 pounds. The employee may often or occasionally aid participants with balance (i.e., provide an arm to keep steady) and aid with transferring to and from a wheelchair and/or vehicle. The employee may regularly be required to support participants of any weight who use a wheelchair and need to maneuver the wheelchair in tight quarters and up/down inclines. The ability to walk up and down flights of steps is required. Physical strength is required on a day-to-day basis.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet or moderate; however, loud noise may be encountered on occasion. Job duties may be required to be performed during inclement weather.

What We Offer - for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:

Because ServiceSource hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.

Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.

A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

Successful ServiceSource employees connect with our mission, add value to the organization by striving to exceed performance expectations and embrace the diversity that each individual team member's experiences bring to the collective organization's strategic goals.

Set Aside Careers

Many of our employment opportunities are set aside through affirmative employment contracts to support our mission to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Set aside positions require a documented disability and provide career opportunities in industries such as food service, mail service, total facilities management and administrative services. We invite you to learn more about the qualifications required and opportunities available through our set aside positions by clicking here.

Staff Careers

Staff positions provide department, program and project support and management in the functional areas of rehabilitation services, operations and administration. These career opportunities are available to all qualified job seekers. We invite you to view our exciting career opportunities here.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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