Community Participation Services - Comm Supp Prof Sheltered Workshop

We are "making dreams come true." We provide children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges and their families the education, support, and resources needed to be self-reliant, independent, and valued members of their community.

In addition, we provide the professionals who serve them with world-class education and training. 

General Information 

 

Employee Name 

 

Employee Number 

 

 

Job Title 

 

Community Support Professional 

Service Line 

IDS Adult Day 

Department 

 

Day Program 

Supervisory Title 

Operations Supervisor/Manager 

Exempt/Non-Exempt 

Non-Exempt 

Revision Date 

8 September 2025 

 

Job Description 

 

Job Summary: 

The Community Support Professional provides direct support and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence, inclusion, and personal growth in alignment with the principles of Everyday Lives.

This role facilitates meaningful participation in community life, supports individual goals, and ensures health, safety, and dignity across all environments.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:  


* Understand and implement each assigned individual’s support needs as outlined in the Individual Support Plan (ISP). 



* Provide supervision to the individual in accordance with their identified staffing ratio in the ISP. 



* Promote autonomy, choice, and independence in daily activities, relationships, and community participation. 



* Support individuals in vocational, recreational, educational, cultural, and spiritual activities that foster social capital. 



* Assist with personal care needs including feeding, toileting, transferring, and hygiene, as required. 



* Have knowledge of individual diets and monitor during mealtimes. 



* Facilitate access to community resources and activities that align with individual interests and goals. 



* Encourage career exploration and employment-first initiatives. 



* Plan and implement community outings, volunteer opportunities, and other integrated programs. 



* Ensure the health and safety of individuals in all settings.  Complete Change of Health form when appropriate. 



* Obey all traffic laws while driving for work purposes.  Immediately report vehicle accidents to supervisor after the health and safety of individuals has been ensured.   



* If certified for medication administration, follow the medication administration training guidelines and report medication errors immediately.   



* Respect and uphold individual rights. 



* Respond to and report suspected abuse or incidents per the Incident Management Policy. 



* Implement emergency procedures and support individuals during evacuations. 



* Use communication methods appropriate for each individual, following the Communication Plan if applicable. 



* Understand and implement behavior plans and treatment ...