Community Support Specialist-Philadelphia

Community Support Specialist-Philadelphia Step by Step Inc. - 2.9 Clifton Heights, PA Job Details Full-time $20.45 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Some college Driver's License Driving Mental health support Working with individuals with mental health conditions Associate's degree Crisis management Behavioral health Full Job Description

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Community Support Specialist Staff works with diverse populations to provide needed services in the Philadelphia area. Majority of your work is out in the field in Philadelphia area. Are you interested in working with adults diagnosed with a mental health disorder and assisting them with gaining skills to live successfully in the community of their choice? We have just what you need to step up in the position! The Community Support Specialist in the Clifton Heights area supports those in our care to reach their highest potential by providing them with assistance to achieve their goals and their daily activities. There are many rewards of working as a Community Support Specialist; our employees say that it is professionally fulfilling to see the personal growth and joy of the people they support. About us : Step by Step, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides supports to over 2000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our community-based programs provide a setting where individuals we serve can be independent.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• be 18 years of age or older
• have a current driver's license with no suspensions or points within the past three years
• possess an associates degree or 60 credits from an accredited college or university
• have no prohibitive criminal offenses What we can offer you:
• Starting salary of $20.45 per/hour
• $500 sign-on bonus
• Weekly pay
• Work/life balance
• Paid training
• Participate in activities while working with the people you support
• Generous vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan (401k) The essential function of the position includes the following: Meets face-to-face with assigned consumers a minimum of once per calendar week.

Ensures that all goals in consumer's monthly Individual Service Plans are addressed with consumers during on-going contact and that contact notes reflect integration of goal attainment. Attends meetings and conferences with other agencies as needed or required. Monitors consumer's medication intake and immediately reports incorrect medication intakes or non-compliance by consumer to Program Director and appropriate staff of other agencies. Attends and participates in supervision, in-house meetings, consumer case conferences and all other meetings as assigned and required. Handles and oversees petty cash funds advanced by the agency for consumer related expenses. Submits all agency paperwork and written documentation within stipulated, required time frames. The majority of the work hours is performed outdoors or in vehicles in order to transport consumers to appointments, meetings and various social, leisure and recreational activities and events within the community. Step By Step,Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Step By Step,Inc we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, political affiliation, parental status and any other characteristics or protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business necessity.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.45 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required) Willingness to travel: 75% (Required)

Work Location:

In person