Community Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Magnolia, United States The Bindu Institute Full time

**The Bindu Institute** helps wounded warriors with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury, spinal-cord injury, or other neurological conditions live life to the fullest, on their terms; choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize and play. We assist warriors with cognitive and/or physical challenges gain access to resources and activities in their own community. We work as a team to establish goals and develop a personal plan for each warrior. We are designed as a comprehensive long-term partnership intended to adapt to the warrior’s ever-changing needs. We provide support and training for involvement in meaningful activities, including social and recreational, wellness, volunteer work, education, and other life skills.

The **Community Support Specialist (CSS)** aids in developing schedules, development and ongoing modification of compensatory strategies, and assistance with problem-solving issues related to everyday life. Specific intervention areas could include development/implementation of strategies to address household management, meal preparation, budgeting, vocational/volunteer exploration, cognitive skill training, exercise, and other home and community-based activities.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Based on the established goals of an Individualized Care Plan, provide functional support to clients to acquire, retain and improve independence.
- Help clients with reintegrating and reconnecting in their communities in order to encourage a healthy level of independence.
- Provide positive support and is an advocate for the client.
- Aid and guide with identifying choices and making informed decisions that involve client’s activities and life.
- Provide structure and support in household management such as: maintaining cleanliness of home environment and establishing a safe, healthy and efficient routine.
- Train and assist clients in handling finances, making decisions on purchases, and meeting financial obligations.
- Assist with participation in recreation and community activities in order to promote socialization and establish relationships with peers.
- Assist individuals with improving community living and integration skills in a variety of settings such as shopping, church attendance, sporting events, club participation, classroom support, volunteer/employment support, and other settings.
- Work with clients to help them learn how to participate in their desired recreational and social activities within their surrounding community.
- Provide training or assistance with mobility in home environment, using adaptive aids, and accessing public transportation.
- Aid with developing effective and appropriate communication and social skills.
- Conduct exercises or reinforces physical, occupational, speech and other therapeutic programs as defined by the respective therapist.
- Educate clients on how to develop necessary problem-solving skills and strategies.
- Accompany clients to locations and appointments in the community, to educate them in learning how to access and utilize their community resources and services.
- Serve as a role/mentor for clients and maintain good communication/relationships with clients, their families, their caregivers, and referral sources.
- Participates in team meetings, conferences, workshops, in-service trainings to enhance job skills and personnel growth and development.

**Requirements**:

- Experience with individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury is required.
- Military background is a plus.
- Must have reliable computer; case management responsibilities/daily documentation required; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
- BS/BA in related field OR 1-2 years' experience working with adults who are developmentally disabled or other related experience preferred.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Background check and driver’s record check.
- Mileage and expenses are reimbursed.
- Must reside in Texas and live within a reasonable distance to the client (Montgomery County or Houston, TX).
- Possible weekends available.

Keywords: social services, psychology, direct care, human services, advocacy, care giver, life skills coach, work supports, job coach, community based.

**Job Types**: Part-time; Flexible'
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Work Remotely
- No

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- How many years of Traumatic Brain Injury experience do you have?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
- Independent Living Skills Trainers: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

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