Community Supports Staff

POSITION OVERVIEW Provides direct support to individuals served in the CS Program in a manner consistent with the InVision mission, philosophy, and support plans as well as county, state, and federal standards.

Assists people supported in becoming active members of their community through focusing on desires, goals, and dreams.

Plans activities that support the person and meets their individualized needs.

All services are customized for each person and may include a variety of days, hours, and locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Encourages and honors each person to be the decision maker in his/her lifeInteracts with each person with an understanding that the person is capable and competentFully participates in all debriefing sessions which occur following an incidentEncourages rather than directs each person supportedImplements each support plan as written, particularly acknowledging a persons feelings and responding in a way that helps to meet each persons needs, instead of trying to change the person or their behaviorAcknowledges mistakes and apologizes to each person, if warranted, thus accepting joint ownership of the relationshipDemonstrates professionalism, dignity, and respect towards co-workers, management, people served, and other associates both within and outside of the companyPerforms all job duties with the understanding that what is most important is that which is important to the individualAssists in planning community and in-home activities that are of interest to and meaningful for the personListens to the person and follows their lead.

Avoids debating, arguing, advising especially during a crisis or situation which may become a crisisAlters the interaction/approach being used with the individual in the moment based upon the person's verbal or non-verbal communication and assists in deescalating situationsImplements each support plan as written, particularly acknowledging a person`s feelings and responding in a way that helps to meet each persons needs, instead of trying to change the person or their behaviorSeeks feedback from the person supported to ensure the person feels heard and supportedSeeks feedback from the supervisory and clinical staff to ensure their interactions are in accordance with the agency philosophy and needs of the people supportedRecognizes and acts upon non-verbal feedback provided by the person supportedFollowing debriefing sessions, accepts feedback from each person and the program leadership and responds promptly and positively to feedbackReports any questions or concerns regarding co-workers, the person supported, or the organization directly to the program supervisorProvides transportation as needed to various community activities based upon the persons needs and interests.Provides assistance to each person supported in all areas of daily living skills, including (but not limited to) social and emotional support, communication assistance, crisis intervention, medical, and personal care.

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