Community Support Specialist-Full Time
Community Support Specialist
BCRC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Support Specialist to provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. The primary goal of this role is to empower participants to achieve greater independence in their daily lives, foster meaningful social connections, and successfully transition into or maintain integrated employment.
Schedule:
Five weekdays
Daylight hours- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
No weekends, holidays, no evenings
Some flexibility may be required dependent on employment needs of participants
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support for essential life skills, including community engagement, meal planning, financial literacy, and use of public transportation.
Provide support in identifying career aspirations, conducting job searches, and preparation for applying for jobs and interview participation.
Provide job coaching to help individuals master tasks, understand workplace culture, and meet employer expectations.
Use BCRC’s software program to document and maintain accurate records of participant progress and goal achievement.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Valid Driver’s License
Experience: Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required
Physical & Environmental Demands:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, bend, twist, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits:
Eleven paid holidays
Accrue Paid Time Off
Health, Vision, Dental, Life and STD/LTD Disability Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement-Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employee Wellness Program
BCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Find out more about us at www.bcrcinc.net
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.85 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person