Community Support Staff; CCS

Community Support Staff (CCS) – Great Livin' LLC
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: Entry-level
Compensation: up to $12 per hour, based on performance

Great Livin' provides supportive services to adults with developmental disabilities. We are hiring community support staff to begin as soon as possible.

• Provide direct support and assistance to the Individuals for which you are responsible
• Complete required documentation
• Complete required administrative responsibilities
• Create and support linkage to community

• Ensure that all required, applicable documentation has been completed before leaving your shift, including, but not limited to ISP Data Notes, MAR’s, GER’s, Health Care Tracking, Vehicle and Facility Checklist

• Ensure that you have clocked in/out properly using the timekeeping system
• Attend all mandatory meetings, agency, and State trainings
• Maintain confidential information

• You are a representative to the community for the Individuals we support
• Finding/creating opportunities for those receiving services by Great Livin' to be a part of their community, including, but not limited to, such things as becoming connected with an area church or synagogue, joining the neighborhood association, participating in volunteer activities, joining the Lobo or Isotopes booster club, volunteer organizations etc.
• Encourages and supports the maintenance and development of natural supports, social roles, and vocational pursuits/interests of the Individual's in the home

• Other tasks as assigned by the Great Livin' LLC Directors, management, and supervisors relevant and within the guidelines mission and ethics of Great Livin' LLC
• Completion of job-related requirements per Great Livin's Policies and Procedures, and State Standards, Procedures and expectations (including – as applicable, but not limited to: completion of all required documentation before leaving shift; completion of State Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Reporting; GERs; Time IPS)

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and various software packages
• Must develop a working knowledge of Therap, timekeeping system, and other agency systems as applicable
• Knowledge of agency positions and responsibilities, and who to go to with specific questions and/or concerns
• Must be of good integrity and possess adequate physical, mental, and emotional stability so as to meet job duties in a safe and responsible manner
• Must have good organizational and time management skills
• Must develop a general understanding of the DD and Mi Via Waivers, and a working knowledge of Standards for which you are directly responsible (e.g. Supported Living, Customized Community Supports)
• Able to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable and well‑organized manner with co‑workers, Individuals, and Team members (e.g., Case Manager, Guardian, Family Member, BSC, SLP)
• Able to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without hands‑on supervision
• Able to handle and resolve recurring problems

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Agreeable to additional training/s when appropriate for the enhancement of position skills

• Monitoring and support of the Individuals with whom you are working
• Timely and accurate filing of necessary paperwork/reports
• Household activities and tasks are operating effectively
• Concise and accurate completion of assigned tasks
• Conduct yourself/herself as a member of the Great Livin' team
• Assist with the growth, quality, and direction of Great Livin'
• Cohesive communication between the Great Livin' Management team, co‑workers, Individuals, and relevant team members related to Great Livin' and the people we support

• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License
• Valid Auto Liability Insurance
• Reliable transportation
• Pass required background checks
• Job-Related Certification(s)/Trainings, as and when deemed necessary by Great Livin' LLC and/or the state of New Mexico

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities