Support Specialist - Opportunities, Inc.
Lanham, MD 20706
About the Job
About Opportunities, Inc.
Opportunities, Inc. seeks to ensure that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are provided chances to build a broad range of skills, gain new knowledge, interact with their community and, most importantly, be provided a variety of inclusive opportunities within the communities where they work, recreate, and live. We provide excellence in vocational, social, and adaptive skill development to help adults with disabilities achieve their fullest potential for independence and self-confidence.
About the role
- The Support Specialist (SS) reports directly to the Service Implementation Manager (SIM) and is responsible for supporting the coordination of services for up to 40-50 individuals. The Support Specialist is a hands-on role ensuring that each person within a community group is receiving services as outlined in their Person-Centered Plan (PCP). Additionally, the SS will provide support to Community Support Professionals (CSP) around the creation of community-based activities for people is services. The SS will work closely with the PCP Specialist and SIM to ensure that meaningful day activities include items that are focused on skill building and goal achievement.
What you"ll do
- Train and develop Community Support Managers (CSM) and CSPs on PCP plans, escalation, and baseline needs.
- Provide field-based oversight of CSP activities monthly.
- Attend progress reviews for each person on caseload.
- Follow incident reporting procedures when necessary.
- Communicate and collaborate with Community Support Professionals and Managers for meaningful activities.
- Inform Opportunities, Inc. staff of individual needs related to services.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners for smooth service delivery.
- Identify and connect Natural Supports in a variety of community-based settings where people in services frequently participate.
- Gain knowledge of public transportation systems to support individuals on caseload with learning how to grow independence with transportation.
- Conduct regular community assessments to identify and leverage local resources that can enhance and support our services.
- Others duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 3 years or more of direct support experience within the disabilities community
- Bachelors degree in counseling, Social Work, or related field
- Abreast with Montgomery County and/or Prince George's County activities and resources
- A valid driver"s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation and be willing to drive company vehicles.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary:
- 25.00/hr
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm
License/Certification
- Driver"s License (Required)
- Work Location: hybrid
Additional Information:
UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
Opportunities- Inc complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@opportunities-inc.com
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Source : Opportunities, Inc.
