Community Support Specialist

Easterseals Delaware
Newark, DE, US
$17 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Position Opening Community Support Specialist

Have you always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others? Have you wondered what kind of impact you could make?

Easterseals may have the perfect opportunity for you to work in a job that you love, while making a difference and earning a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits!

Easterseals is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to provide support and guidance in the community to Adult individuals with intellectual disabilities as they learn to strengthen in their work and life skills, not limited to, but including, communication and daily routines.

As you build relationships with the people you support, you will share in the joy that they experience when learning a new skill that promotes independence in everyday life.

Qualifications :

  • Must have compassion for others and the desire to support adults with disabilities
  • Must be able to work 40 hours / weekly M-F (daytime)
  • Must be at least 21-years of age to drive company vehicles
  • Driving record in good standing
  • Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in a community setting
  • Experience providing support to Adult individuals with disabilities

Preferred Skills :

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Current Driver’s license in good standing
  • Ability to monitor Adults with disabilities in a community setting
  • Associates Degree in Human Services

What Easterseals Offers :

  • A welcoming environment filled with people who are passionate about our mission
  • Competitive wages and a comprehensive, affordable benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with company match up to 5%
  • 12-paid holidays
  • Generous PTO package including three weeks’ vacation after two years’ service
  • Annual merit increases
  • Sign on bonus
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Professional development opportunities

The starting salary for this position is $17.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn more as experience and increased job responsibility is achieved.

Email resume and cover letter to LaChelle Newton-Pierce at [email protected]

Easterseals is proud to create a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Visit https : / / www.easterseals.

com / de / to learn more about our CARF accredited programs. EEOE

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