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Job Description
The Community Support Provider is responsible for providing community living supports to individuals with disabilities. These living supports include, but are not limited to: assisting individuals in making a home for themselves; assisting individuals in making choices; assuring that the home is a clean, safe living environment for individuals; assisting individuals in maintaining good health; and other specific supports, as described in Individualized Service/ Support Plans or as instructed by the Program Director.
The Community Support Provider is responsible for working cooperatively with the Program Director and other staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of community living supports provided to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Community Support Provider will be expected to contact the Program Director regarding any program or personnel issues within the home. S/he should also contact the Program Director regarding emergency household, medical, or maintenance needs in the home.
Locations of our homes: Windsor, Cromwell, Wethersfield, Hamden, Meriden, Wolcott, Waterbury, Thomaston, Bristol, Torrington, Northfield, Barkhamsted
Qualifications
Community Support Providers must be at least 18 years of age. A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. Some education, training and/or experience in providing community support to people with developmental disabilities, or in a related human service area is preferred. Valid drivers license, automobile insurance and driving record which allows candidate to be covered by agency insurance policy may be required, depending on the program needs.
Community Support Providers must have all of the following qualities: a sincere desire to provide individualized support to individuals with developmental challenges; the ability to make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities; the ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in programming; the ability to communicate effectively with other staff members; and when individuals with disabilities require it, the physical ability to lift/transfer those individuals.
Additional Information
- Full-time/Part-time
- $15.75 hr
- 401(k) plan available
- Paid time off
- Group insurance benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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