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Support Specialist for Community Living

2 months ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Family Outreach Center, Inc. Full time
Position Overview

The ideal candidate for the Support Specialist role will be available to work primarily during after-school hours. There is flexibility regarding the number of clients served, with each individual typically receiving 1-3 hours of support weekly. Community Living Supports aim to enhance or sustain personal independence, aiding individuals in achieving their goals related to community involvement, autonomy, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with meal preparation
  • Facilitating independent living skills
  • Supporting activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and daily routines
  • Enhancing social skills
  • Promoting health and safety
  • Providing guidance in anger management
  • Encouraging self-esteem development

The candidate must possess experience working with children, have the capability to transport them using their own vehicle, and be able to create a weekly schedule while planning community activities. Additionally, the worker is expected to provide respite care for children with significant emotional challenges at least once a month on Saturdays. There are two available shifts: morning (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM) and afternoon (1:00 PM to 4:30 PM).

Additional Duties:

  • Maintaining ongoing communication with the Community Living Support Supervisor
  • Participating in at least one Saturday group respite session monthly
  • Collaborating with therapists as needed
  • Independently coordinating schedules with families to meet the required hours of service
  • Documenting face-to-face interactions with clients within 48 hours
  • Attending monthly group supervision meetings
About Family Outreach Center, Inc.

Family Outreach Center, Inc. is dedicated to providing essential mental health services, treatment for substance use disorders, mental health support within the jail system, in-home and school-based services for children, family support, educational programs, and violence prevention initiatives to those in need.