Community Support Staff
Job in
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, 95061, USA
Listing for:
Harborsls
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Community Health, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Responsibilities
Community Support Staff provide training and habilitation services and instruction, as well as, personal assistance to individuals in their own homes, neighborhoods and/or school or job sites. Under supervision of Lead Staff and Facilitators, Community Support Staff will provide support to individuals who have one or more of the following challenges or needs: developmental disabilities, physical challenges, need for psychological support.
Agency
Philosophy
Empower individuals to choose and live in their own homes, have profitable jobs, develop friendships and participate in community life and activities.
Duties
Implement training and support services to individuals as specified in Individual Support Plan (ISP). The areas of training and monitoring include, but are not limited to: housing, personal finance, mobility and accessibility, health and safety, relationships, recreation, self advocacy, job training, decision making and problem solving.Participate in the development and implementation of support plans.Maintain all necessary individual records and evaluations.Complete and maintain shift notes and medication documentation.Participate in team meetings to discuss services.Provide input for program planningCommunicate as required/requested with team Lead and Facilitator concerning services, training, etc. with each individual you support.Job Duty Allocation
No time in excess of 20% of any given shift shall be allocated toward completing housekeeping tasks and duties aloneActivities that pertain to training new staff on housekeeping duties or supporting persons we support to complete housekeeping duties should not be factored into the 20% of time allocatedIf you feel that you are spending more than 20% of your shifts completing housekeeping tasks, please contact your direct supervisor to resolve this matter.Examples of housekeeping tasks may include washing dishes, laundry, scrubbing, or sweeping floors.Qualifications/Education
Knowledge of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities, possess the skills to effectively teach persons with disabilities, demonstrate the ability to encourage persons supported to make informed choices, and facilitate opportunities for growth in the individuals supported. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Experience/Requirements
High School diploma or equivalentTwo years experience and/or training in the fields of developmental disabilities, psychology, etc. are beneficial but not requiredThe ability to maintain CPR/First Aid CertificationMust maintain valid California driver’s license and proper insurance if you will be driving with the person supportedDepartment of Justice level criminal background checkThe foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
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