Community Support Worker

Job Description:

Inclusions East requires a Community Support Worker with the ability to work with multiple clients in a 1:1 model of support.  This position may lead to other opportunities and/or full time work. Duties include:

• To support and advocate on behalf of persons with an intellectual disability who are part of the caseload within Inclusions East.
  To work as a team with significant others and develop personal plans for clients.  Plans should identify long and short-term objectives and will focus on needs for quality of life and inclusion in the community.
• To enable meaningful opportunities for clients served under Community Support through cooperative planning with individuals, families, Organizational staff, and other significant others who are involved in supporting clients to participate in community events such as recreation, social, education, spirituality, etc.  This includes providing transportation, scheduling, role modeling, etc.
• To maintain positive, supportive and professional communications with co-workers, families, other professionals and the community.
• To maintain positive, supportive, and professional communications with co-workers, families, other professionals, and the community.  This includes attending and participating in case conferences (internal or external) and family meetings
• To attend case plan meetings, staff meetings, in-service training as required and requested.  This includes active participation by providing client updates, discussing concerns or problem areas, etc.
• To promote positive communication through regular written and oral communications
• To assess the changing needs of individuals and implement appropriate planning and supports to meet individual requirements/needs
• The ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of equity, cross cultural understanding, human rights and diversity.
• The ability to administer the terms and conditions of all policies including medication policies which affect clients and staff
• To be responsible for documentation and accountability procedures involving clients personal money, possessions, banking, etc.

Training and Education

Completion of College/University Program with a concentration in disability services with training such as Human Services, RCW, etc.
Current First Aid, CPR, Mandt/NVCI are an asset or must be willing to complete First Aid and CPR training within the first three months of employment.
Presentation of a satisfactorily completed police record check and valid driver’s license is required.
Preferences given:

Access to reliable transportation.
Specific, proven course work on programming and positive behavior supports and behavior management
Course work in conflict resolution and who have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Full job description will be provided to those accepting an interview when contacted.