Community Support Facilitator
Company: Hope Services
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Hope Services is Silicon Valley's leading provider of services
to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
We serve approximately 3,500 people and their families in six
counties and provide a broad spectrum of services. Hope Services
seeks candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are
committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at
all levels.Summary Provides support and leadership for consumers to
participate in activities and receive services in community
settings. Activities and services are defined by the consumer and
his or her Person Centered Plan and Individualized Personal Plan.
Essential Functions The following are the essential functions of
the position. An employee in this classification is responsible for
carrying out these functions: 1. Provide group and/or individual
support in the community as identified in the consumer's
Individualized Personal Plan.2. Develop opportunities for consumers
to participate as valued and contributing members of the community.
Facilitate and model interactive relationships with community
members.3. Facilitate and develop activities to build
relationships, skills, and experience in the community. Travel with
and/or transport client throughout the local community.4. Develop
and expand consumer participation in typical and generic community
activities chosen by the consumer.5. Act as advocate on behalf of
consumers served.6. Complete required forms and accountability
documentation, incident reports, case recordings, IPPs and other
required documentation.7. Maintain a professional relationship with
consumers, family members and appropriate others. Represent HOPE in
the community in a professional manner.8. Implement behavioral
intervention plan when needed to assure consumer safety and promote
learning.9. Coordinates consumer programming with Center's
activities, services, and staff.10. Acts as a mandated abuse
reporter.11. Perform other duties as assigned, to assure efficiency
of program services.Qualifications RequiredHigh school diploma,
GED, or equivalent, plus two years of related experience working
with people with disabilities in a rehabilitation environment, or
an approved combination of experience and education.Possession of a
valid California driver's license and clear driving record.
Approval by HOPE's insurance carrier may be required.Required
Knowledge and Skills1. A belief that all people are valued members
of the community.2. An understanding of the principles of
normalization and commitment to community integration.3. Ability to
work independently and cooperatively as a member of the team.4.
Excellent communication and documentation skills including use of
computerized word program and data base.5. Knowledge and
understanding of alternative communication systems and assistive
technology.6. CPR and First Aid certification.7. Positive and
cooperative attitude toward a consumer driven service system
working with developmentally disabled adults.8. Ability to be
flexible with scheduling and work in a consumer driven
environment9. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a
diverse population.Environmental ConditionsExtensive travel around
town and in the consumer community; use of public transportation
where possible; exposure to climatic conditions, heat, cold,
humidity, dampness, sun, pollens; lifting/carrying supplies for
consumer supports to and from locations, walking, standing,
visual/auditory acuity while supporting consumer in the community;
position is community based and in local and consumer home
community, climbing stairs to reach the consumer is occasionally
necessary; work alone as well as closely with others, sitting for
periods of time in meetings and use of office environment; produce
work on computers/office equipment.The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Do
you have what it takes to make a difference?Inspire and be
inspired! Hope Services takes immense pride in maximizing our
employee engagement. Will you join us??Visit www.hopeservices.org
to find out more about us and the people we serve.Hope Services is
an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
not regardless of, but with consideration and appreciation for
race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin,
sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status,
sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital,
civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present
military service, family or parental status, or any other
status.PI174470855
Keywords: Hope Services, Mountain View , Community Support Facilitator, Other , Mountain View, California
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