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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Community Support Specialist

Scott Key Center - Frederick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19.61/hr - $31.38/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is focused on providing support for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The Community Support Specialist will guide, support, and empower these individuals by offering supervision, training, personal care, and job coaching to promote independence and meaningful connections.

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Responsibilities

Provide direction and supervision in integrated community settings

Provide supervision in a day habilitation program and/or community setting

Provide job coaching/training to individuals in integrated community settings

Provide community activities to include: development of specific activities that align with the person’s Individual plan and implementation of activity

Assist with personal care, hygiene needs to include toileting (to include helping on/off toilet and cleaning the person) and meal assistance (to include heating up, getting food out of container, and at times feeding the person, and cleanup of person after eating)

Utilize behavior management techniques to ensure appropriate work behavior

Assist assigned workers in their relationships with employers and co-workers

Compile and prepare daily progress notes, records and reports and participate in progress reviews

Participate in the Individual Plan process and assist in the development of Individual Plans

Analyze job tasks to develop training programs

Maintain daily records and time records

Participate in staff meetings and in-service training sessions

Transport adults to off-site work locations and/or to and from the Scott Key Center

Participate in the Discovery Process, which includes job development prep assessments, employment and meaningful activities, in conjunction with the Job Development Specialist

Participate in the Individual Plan process and assist in the development of Individual Plans

Analyze skill sets to develop training programs as needed for people with I/DD

Prepare a Positive Personal Profile (PPP) of workers with developmental disabilities to determine individual strengths and needs which factor into appropriate job placement

Attend extra-curricular client activities, as needed

Assure activities meet the HCBS Final Rule setting

Perform other related duties as required

Qualification

I/DDFirst AidCPR certificationJob coachingMedication Monitor certificationDirect Support Professional certificationBehavior management techniquesEffective communicationOrganizational skillsConfidentialityLeadershipMotivation

Required

High school graduation or the equivalency

1 year experience working with people of all ages who have an intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD), which must include caregiving experience

Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or ability to obtain same within 90 days of hire

Preferred

Experience working in a day habilitation program

Experience job coaching adults who have an intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD)

Current med-tech certification

Direct Support Professional (DSP) I, II, or III certification

Experience driving a diverse fleet of vehicles including, but not limited to, non-cdl buses, 12-passenger vans, mini vans, and sedans

Benefits

Retirement Plan: A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees.

Health Insurance: County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans.

Dental Insurance: Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options.

Flexible Spending Accounts: The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Life Insurance: Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation: The County offers a Section 457 Plan.

Educational Reimbursement Program: County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester.

Employee Assistance Program: This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees.

Leave: Annual Leave – Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period.

Holidays: The County observes 10 holidays every year.