Community Living Supports Specialist

4 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States D.A. Blodgett Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Community Living Supports Specialist to join our team at D.A. Blodgett - St. John's. As a Community Living Supports Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families in achieving their treatment plan objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach, train, and support children and adolescents as part of a specific person-centered plan.
  • Assist children and their families in achieving the treatment plan objectives of their primary agency program.
  • Develop and implement social recreational activities as identified in the plan.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a human service area or working towards completion of same.
  • Experience working with children and adolescents, with knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities and/or mental health or substance abuse strongly preferred.
  • Valid driver's license, insurance, and use of a safe and operational vehicle during working hours.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (full-time employees only).
  • Paid holidays off and paid time off (full-time employees only).
  • 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.
  • 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).

About D.A. Blodgett - St. John's:

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.



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