CSA Community Support Facilitator Pool (Northern CA)
- Employer
- San Diego State University
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jun 7, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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CSA Community Support Facilitator Pool (Northern CA)
Req No: 2023-15249
Category: Community/Social Services
Type: Part-Time Contract
Salary: $16.30/hr
Close Date:
Overview
This position is located in Northern California in Calaveras, Amador, and/or Tuolumne County
Under the supervision of the Program Director, incumbents provide direct support to people with developmental disabilities (client) in their home and within the community. Responsible for providing one-on-one support in daily living activities to include teaching and training support on goals identified in individualized support plans.
This is an entry-level position requiring sound judgment and effective communication and problem solving skills to promote safety and well being of the client. May work with people with challenging behavior.
Benefits:
- Option of 5-25/hr per week
- Flexible work schedule
- Progressive professional development
- Organizational recognition events
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
80% or more of duties
- Provide 1:1 support (support/instruction/guidance/etc) in the focus person's home, as well as in the surrounding neighborhood and community. Support may occasionally be provided to more than 1 person at a time when appropriate/relevant to the situation.
- Provide personal support to the focus person which may include assisting the person to use the restroom, take a shower/bath, perform personal hygiene, wear weather appropriate clothing, etc.
- Assist the person to perform household tasks and chores, which may include but not limited to cooking, cleaning, organizing, washing laundry, etc.
- Assist the focus person to perform chores/tasks outside the home, which may include but not limited to grocery shopping, using public transportation, performing errands, participating in community events, etc.
- Follow Individualized Support Plan, as well as policies and procedures to aid in the maintenance of the focus person’s overall health and well-being.
18% or less of duties
- Coordinate Community Living support services with any community services, such as Supported Employment, Day Program, or similar.
- Initiate, coordinate, implement, and participate in person-centered planning processes in collaboration with the focus person and other support personnel.
- Function as an "anchor", facilitating the development/enhancement of the focus person's "paid" and "non-paid" circles of support.
- Advocates with/for the focus person, securing necessary generic community resources and supporting his/her participation in the community activities and groups in collaboration with others in the focus person's network of support.
- Utilize sound judgment and effective problem-solving skills to promote the safety and well-being of the focus person.
- Assist the focus person and his/her network of support in identifying/developing/implementing meaningful Individualized Support Plans (ISPs).
- Develop and utilize individualized adaptations, as needed.
- Assist in "orientating" new staff/support persons to the focus individual.
- Participate in in-service trainings, workshops, monthly meetings, as requested.
- Write/Submit required documentation.
- Positively represent both the focus person and Creative Support Alternatives in the community.
- Communicate effectively with focus person, family members, supervisors, SDSURF staff, coworkers and community members.
- Provide overnight support as deemed necessary.
- Other responsibilities may include assisting the focus person to interview in-home support workers, or other support personnel as deemed necessary by the Co-Directors and Coordinator(s).
Other duties as assigned (2%)
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- One-year of experience functioning as a team member in group or work setting
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
- A background check (including a criminal records check) and Livescan (fingerprint) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation
- San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer
To apply, visit https://careers-sdsurf.icims.com/jobs/15249/csa-community-support-facilitator-pool-%28northern-ca%29/job?in_iframe=1
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