Community Support Professional - Compass

Description

Program Placement: Compass Program

Supervision: The Compass Program Coordinator and Director of Transition & Vocational Services

Work Year Requirements: Full-Time         

Responsibilities:             

• Assist in facilitating goals outlines in participants person-centered plan and ISP
• Provide mobility training in the community based on participant individual interest Individual Service Plans (ISP)
• Provide opportunities for social inclusion and interactions with age appropriate peers in the community
• Assist program participants to identify and connect with community opportunities for social, recreational, and vocational development in conjunction with their goals identified in their person-centered plan and ISP
• Provide workplace training and instruction that will enable individuals to learn job tasks and integrate into a business work routine
• Liaison with business personnel regarding: support needs of the individual placed; the individual’s work performance; and the building of natural supports
• Observe and record student behavior and performance in the community and worksite
• Maintain ongoing communication with program coordinator and other agency staff as outlined by program coordinator and/or program administrator
• Attend meetings as requested
• Submit required reports and other tasks as assigned by program coordinator and/or program administrator
• Maintain knowledge of current best practices through ongoing training and professional development
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Director

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:                

• Minimum high school diploma, Associates degree in human services preferred
• ACRE certification or current CESP certification preferred
• Familiar with the developmental, vocational and social needs of young adults with developmental, mental health, physical, and learning disabilities 
• Ability to assist in developing and implementing person-centered planning
• Good communication, written communication, computer literacy, familiar with Google Docs, Microsoft applications 
• Ability to measure outcomes and create progress reports
• Available to work flexible hours to include afternoons and evenings
• Safe driving record and current RI chauffeur's license

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer