Community Support Specialist

$37,440 - $47,840/Yr

Simple Steps - Lakeway, TX

posted about 2 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Lakeway, TX
Educational Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist position at Simple Steps, LLC is a part-time role based in Lakeway, TX, designed to provide essential support to Veterans with neurological disorders, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries. The primary focus of this role is to enhance the quality of life for these individuals by delivering high-quality home and community services. The Community Support Specialist will work closely with Case Managers and family members to implement dynamic social, recreational, wellness, educational, and individualized life skills training and activities. This position requires a commitment to ensuring that client care plans are effectively supported and that resources are utilized to meet the specific needs of each client. In this role, the Community Support Specialist will be responsible for orienting and educating clients and their families about healthcare plan services and procedures. They will also ensure accurate and complete documentation is maintained, which is crucial for generating timely and accurate invoices. The position involves traveling to clients' homes, providing transportation during visits, and maintaining effective communication with healthcare professionals, clients, and families. The ability to work independently and manage time effectively is essential, as is the requirement to track SMART goals and progress through weekly documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader. The role may involve attending community activities, assisting with organization planning, cognitive awareness, and household management, as well as supporting clients in their daily activities. The Community Support Specialist must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and be willing to engage in outdoor activities with clients. This position offers flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Veterans.

Responsibilities

  • Support and implement quality client care plans for Veterans.
  • Educate clients and their families about healthcare services and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation for invoicing purposes.
  • Track SMART goals and progress through weekly documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader.
  • Transport clients during visits and assist with their daily activities.
  • Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, clients, and families.
  • Engage in dynamic social, recreational, wellness, educational, and individualized life skills training and activities.
  • Attend community activities and assist with organization planning and cognitive awareness.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education.
  • Experience with physical and cognitive impairments/disabilities.
  • Experience with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
  • Veteran or military experience preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation with agency-required auto liability insurance (100k/300k Bodily Injury).
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Access to a private personal laptop or desktop computer for HIPAA compliance.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in community service or support roles.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Adobe Reader.

Benefits

  • Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
  • Flexible Staff Scheduling
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