Community Support Specialist - Part-time - CSSOW

Community support specialists provide individualized skill development training to help the client enhance problem-solving abilities, contribute to home life, and/or enhance community engagement. The 1:1 support provided by the CSS is intended to encourage a client to take positive steps toward independent living. This is a flexible part-time job In the afternoon, evenings, and maybe weekends. 

Responsibilities

CSS services may include assistance with:

• Accessing the community, medical appointments, and other resources
• Creating schedules and routines
• Developing and/or modifying compensatory strategies (i.e. ways to use your strengths to compensate for a decrease in functioning in a particular area)

Common focus areas include:

• Budgeting & Bill Paying
• Health & Wellness
• Home Organization
• Meal Preparation
• Vocational/Volunteer Exploration
• Other Home and/or Community-based Activities
• Communication & Socialization

Requirements

• Experience providing support to clients living with injuries that significantly impact independence, such as a moderate to severe brain injury, spinal cord injury, or neurological condition. 
• Experience working in a team effort, bringing together the clients, caregiver, family, treatment team, and community support professionals to assist in establishing goals and developing a personalized plan for your client.

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