Community Support Specialist

$37,440 - $43,680/Yr

Simple Steps - Taylor, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Taylor, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist role at Simple Steps, LLC is a part-time position focused on providing high-quality home and community services to Veterans with neurological disorders, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries. The specialist will work closely with Case Managers and family members to implement care plans and support clients in various activities that enhance their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Support and carry out quality client care plans.
• Engage resources effectively to meet client needs.
• Orient and educate clients and their families about health care plan services and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation for client care.
• Supply timely data for generating accurate invoices.
• Travel to current or prospective clients' homes.
• Transport clients during visits as needed.
• Communicate effectively with health care professionals, clients, families, and the public.
• Track SMART goals and progress through weekly documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader.
• Implement patient care plans through home and community goal-related activities.
• Work independently and manage one's own time and the time of clients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with physical and cognitive impairments/disabilities.
• Experience with Traumatic Brain Injury.
• Experience with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Veteran/Military experience.
• Valid Driver's License and agency-required auto liability insurance (100k/300k Bodily Injury).
• Access to a private personal laptop or desktop computer for HIPAA compliance.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association only).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible schedule