Community Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sugar Land, Texas, United States Lad Lake Inc Full time
Position OverviewThis role focuses on community engagement, working closely with youth in your local area. The regions served include various counties, where you will engage with a young individual to participate in activities aimed at achieving specific developmental goals. Initial training will take place at our central facility, while ongoing interactions will occur within the community.

Are you interested in positively impacting a young person's life? Consider becoming a Community Support Specialist.

Research indicates that strong mentoring relationships can lead to significant positive outcomes for youth across personal, educational, and career domains. Mentoring fosters personal growth, development, and opens doors to social and economic opportunities. Unfortunately, many young individuals grow up without this essential support.

Lad Lake Inc is in search of dedicated Community Support Specialists to address the pressing need for mentorship among children in several counties. An effective Specialist serves as a trusted guide, coach, confidant, and advocate.

This is a compensated part-time role that includes travel reimbursements. Weekly hours may vary based on the number of cases you choose to manage, typically requiring evening and weekend availability.

Compensation is set at $18.00 per hour for candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree, or $15.00 per hour for others.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Exemplify positive behavior
  2. Ensure the safety and supervision of the youth
  3. Foster a constructive relationship with the youth
  4. Conduct weekly meetings with the youth
  5. Create a secure environment for open communication
  6. Build trust through reliability and consistency
  7. Encourage the youth to reach their full potential
  8. Maintain communication with the youth's family and relevant case managers
  9. Complete necessary training sessions
  10. Report any incidents of criminal activity or unusual occurrences
  11. Document case notes following each interaction with the youth.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Proof of adequate auto liability insurance is required.
  • Strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits Offered

  • Community-focused role
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Casual work attire
  • Company-sponsored training programs
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Compensation Information: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour



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