Community Support Facilitator

Community Support Facilitator

The Community Support Facilitator 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 their Person Centered Plan and Individualized Personal Plan.

Pay Rate: $21.25 per hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time accrual plans

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Two years of related experience or approved combination of experience and education
• Valid California driver’s license with clear driving record

• Provide group and/or individual support in the community as identified in the consumer’s Individualized Personal Plan
• Develop opportunities for consumers to participate as valued and contributing members of the community
• Facilitate and model interactive relationships with community members
• Facilitate and develop activities to build relationships
• Travel with and/or transport clients throughout the local community
• Develop and expand consumer participation in typical and generic community activities chosen by the consumer
• Act as advocate on behalf of consumers served
• Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case recordings, IPPs and other required documentation
• Maintain a professional relationship with consumers, family members and appropriate others; represent HOPE in the community in a professional manner
• Implement behavioral intervention plans when needed to assure consumer safety and promote learning
• Coordinate consumer programming with Center’s activities, services, and staff
• Act as a mandated abuse reporter
• Perform other duties as assigned to assure efficiency of program services

• Belief that all people are valued members of the community
• Understanding of the principles of normalization and commitment to community integration
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of the team
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including use of computerized word program and database
• Knowledge and understanding of alternative communication systems and assistive technology
• CPR and First Aid certification (training provided if needed)
• Positive and cooperative attitude toward a consumer-driven service system working with developmentally disabled adults
• Flexibility with scheduling and work in a consumer-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse population

Extensive travel around town and within the consumer community; use of public transportation; exposure to varying climatic conditions; lifting/carrying supplies; walking, standing, visual/auditory acuity required; occasional climbing stairs; work alone as well as with others; office environment; produce work on computers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, family or parental status, or any other status.

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