Community Support Professional - Birmingham
Job Title : Community SupportProfessional
Location : Birmingham Alabama
EmploymentType : Fulltime
About Us : The Arc of CentralAlabama is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empoweringindividuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and services thathelp individuals live their most independent and fulfilling lives.
We offer a variety of programs including residential support dayprograms employment assistance early intervention and behaviormanagement.
JobDescription : Are you passionate about making apositive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities (IDD) Join our team as a CommunitySupport Professional.
In this role you will encourage communityparticipation and facilitate the cultivation of friendships for theindividuals we serve.
Your efforts will directly contribute totheir social integration and overall wellbeing.
KeyResponsibilities :
- CommunityParticipation : Encourage community participation andfacilitate the cultivation of friendships for individualsserved.
- Guidance andSupport : Provide guidance on social judgment healthand safety and daily living activities to support communityintegration.
- Transportation : Arrange transportation to and from communityoutings.
- Documentation : Maintain detailed documentation of services rendered reflectingprogress outcomes andgoals.
- Training andMeetings : Attend staff training and meetings asscheduled.
- AdditionalDuties : Perform other duties asassigned.
Qualifications :
- Education : Highschool diploma required; Associate or bachelors degreepreferred.
- Experience : Minimum of one year of technical / paraprofessional experienceworking with individuals with IDD; an equivalent combination ofexperience and training isacceptable.
- Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills organizationalskills.
- Requirements : Reliable transportation valid Alabama drivers license and abilityto pass preemployment screening.
PhysicalRequirements :
- Mobility : Frequentstanding walking hand dexterity reaching with hands and armsclimbing or balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling andspeaking andlistening.
- Vision : Must have close vision distance vision color vision and depthperception.
- Lifting : Frequent lifting and / or moving more than 100pounds.
- Sitting : Occasional sitting required.
Benefits :
- 401(k) and 401(k)matching
- Dentalinsurance
- Flexible spendingaccount
- Healthinsurance
- Lifeinsurance
- Paid timeoff
- Referralprogram
- Tuitionreimbursement
- Visioninsurance Schedule :
- 8hour shift
- 8hour shift
- Monday toFriday
- Overtime available
Join The Arc of Central Alabama as a Community SupportProfessional and help individuals with IDD achieve their goals andlead more independent lives.
Apply today and make a meaningfulimpact in our community!
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