Community Living Supports Specialist

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, United States D A Blodgett-St Johns Full time
Position: Community Living Supports Specialist
Reports To: Family Supports Services Supervisor

Beginning Pay Range: $18.20 an hour

Position can be either Part-Time or Full-Time.

About DABSJ:

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.

About this Opportunity:

Community Living Support Specialists assist children and their families in achieving the treatment plan objectives of their primary agency program by teaching, training, and supporting children and adolescents as part of a specific person-centered plan. This may include social recreational activities as identified in the plan. The goal is increasing children's knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the plan.

Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Community Living Supports Specialist?

Our ideal candidate will have experience working with children and adolescents, with knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities and/or mental health or substance abuse strongly preferred. They will have a Bachelor's degree in human service area or working towards completion of same and the capacity to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of children and families, including evenings and weekends. Lastly, they will have a valid driver's license, insurance, and use of a safe and operational vehicle during working hours.

Offered benefits and more:
  • (If Fulltime) Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance.
  • (If Fulltime) Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off.
  • 403B Retirement Opportunity.
  • Flexible Scheduling.
  • Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.
  • Access to a robust training system.
  • DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings.
  • Reimbursement for trainings.
  • Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organizational skills, financial planning, etc).
  • Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
  • Regular supervision.
  • Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.
  • Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
  • Careers at DABSJ take place at our new Dean Lake campus featuring modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, dedicated spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms and den, fitness area, and locker room.

DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community, and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.

DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.

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