Community Support Specialist

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of other people? Do you wish you were spending your time making others' lives better instead of making money for other people? OPTIONS Family of Services, a local non-profit organization, strives to help people with intellectual disabilities meet their wants and desires as citizens within their community. We serve 200 people from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. Daily, we improve the lives of those we serve. We are currently looking for full and part time staff to work with our individuals at our group homes in Santa Maria. Hours available are weekday evenings (4p-8p/3p-11p), sleeping overnights (11p-9a), and weekends (any time). Prior experience is desired but not required. Community Support Specialists work in a home or community setting with up to 6 individuals with intellectual disabilities helping them learn to cook, clean and do laundry, as well as helping them to work on their social interaction and behavioral goals. They also provide support with other personal needs such as passing medication, budgeting, meal planning and preparation and hygiene needs. The starting rate for this position is $22.50 per regular hour. Staff who work sleeping overnights are paid $16.90 for the sleeping hours (usually 11p-7a). Staff who have completed Direct Support Professional Training year 1 and year 2 through the State of California will earn $23 per regular hour.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.90 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you looking for part time or full time?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

California Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person