Harbor Supported Living Services is looking for bright, energetic, committed people who believe strongly in social justice for all. Harbor SLS is seeking Direct Support Professionals/Community Support Staff to assist, teach, and serve individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities to be as independent and integrated into the community as possible. To that end, we are seeking passionate staff to support individuals, both in their own homes, and in the community. If you are interested in the position after reading the rest of the ad, please send us a letter of interest and your resume and we will review your information and contact you regarding next steps. Ideal candidates display a willingness to learn, are adaptable, patient, empathetic, mindful, appreciative, accepting and creative. In short, ideal candidates seek to make the world a better place each and every day through direct action. In the process of assisting individuals to learn, grow and maximize community integration, individuals we support can more easily find meaning, acceptance and love through building new relationships while preserving and enriching existing relationships. We support a diverse range of individuals in the Santa Cruz County Area, including: Capitola, Ben Lomond, Scott's Valley and Santa Cruz. Our current open positions are for overnight and weekend shifts.
Job duties are as diverse as the individuals we serve: the job could involve assisting someone at home with cooking, cleaning, and other forms of household management. Alternatively, it could mean assisting individuals in a college class, attending community events, or getting exercise in one of the many beautiful State parks in the Santa Cruz County area. The positions that are available are highly individualized and tailored to the individual person's needs. Please come in and meet with us, talk and learn more about these rewarding positions. We are currently looking for people who would be available for weekend, evening, daytime and overnight shifts. We have both full time and part time positions available. Experience in the field of developmental disabilities and work experience with individuals with challenging behaviors preferred but not mandatory. Please review the job description below before responding to this ad.If you believe that every human being has a gift, skill, talent or ability with which to enhance their community then you will be a perfect fit here at Harbor SLS.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY SUPPORT STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION
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Responsibilities: Community Support Person's provide Training and Habilitation services and instruction, as well as, Personal Assistance to individuals who live in their own homes, neighborhoods and/or at job sites. Under supervision of the Coordinator, Community Support Person's will provide support to individuals who have one or more of the following challenges or needs: developmental disabilities, physical challenges, traumatic brain injury and/or mental health support.
Agency Philosophy: Assist and support 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 plans.
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, hygiene, personal care and problem solving.
Access individuals' abilities in the above mentioned areas.
Participate in the development of support plans.
Maintain all necessary individual records and evaluations.
Participate in the individual(s) team meetings to discuss services.
Provide input for program planning and implementation.
Communicate as required/requested with your Coordinator concerning services, training, etc., with each individual you work with.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:Knowledge of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities, possess the skills to effectively teach persons with disabilities: demonstrate the ability to encourage person with disabilities to make informed choices and knowledge to facilitate opportunities for growth in the individuals being supported.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must have good communication skills.
Training and Experience:High School diploma; or equivalent.2 years experience and/or training in the field of Developmental Disabilities, psychology, etc. (May be waived by Associate or Executive Director.)
Valid California driver's license, current DMV record and maintaining proper insurance, if driving will be required.
Complete and pass Competency-Based Training classes provided by Harbor Supported Living Services in the first 90 days of employment.
* These duties / responsibilities are considered to be "essential" to the position under the terms of the Americans with Disability Act; these designations may change at any time according to the needs of the program.The 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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Cruz, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person