Community Support Professional
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Job Title: Community Support Professional
Employment Type: Fulltime
About Us: The Arc of Central Alabama is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and services that help individuals live their most independent and fulfilling lives. We offer a variety of programs including residential support day programs employment assistance early intervention and behavior management.
Job Description: Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) Join our team as a Community Support Professional. In this role you will encourage community participation and facilitate the cultivation of friendships for the individuals we serve. Your efforts will directly contribute to their social integration and overall wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Encourage community participation and facilitate the cultivation of friendships/connections within the various communities of people served
- Provide guidance and direction on social and judgement issues health and safety issues and other issues pertaining to activities of daily living and community integration of people served
- Arrange transportation to and from various places/businesses in the community and events within the community
- Maintain all documentation of services rendered (ex: summary should reflect progress outcomes dates services were provided barriers with implementation achievements projected planning goals and concerns)
- Attend staff training and meetings as scheduled
- Required completion of ECF program
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma required; Associate or bachelors degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of technical/paraprofessional experience working with individuals with IDD; an equivalent combination of experience and training is acceptable.
- Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills organizational skills.
- Requirements: Reliable transportation valid Alabama drivers license and ability to pass preemployment screening.
Physical Requirements:
- Mobility: Frequent standing walking hand dexterity reaching with hands and arms climbing or balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling and speaking and listening.
- Vision: Must have close vision distance vision color vision and depth perception.
- Lifting: Frequent lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds.
- Sitting: Occasional sitting required.
Benefits:
- Retirement & Matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Work Schedule: Fulltime and Part time evenings; 4pm12am or 12am8am; Every other weekend (12hour shifts)
- Overtime Available
Join The Arc of Central Alabama as a Community Support Professional and help individuals with IDD achieve their goals and lead more independent lives. Apply today and make a meaningful impact in our community!
Employment Type
Full Time
