Easterseals Redwood
Community Specialist- Contract
Easterseals Redwood, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, United States, 41000
Community Specialist ‑ Contract
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Base Pay Range $18.00/hr – $20.00/hr
Location Fort Mitchell, KY (Posted 3 weeks ago)
Position Summary The Community Specialist creates individualized (1:1) or small group community‑based services and supports, based on individual’s goals, competencies, choices, and priorities as identified on each participant’s Individual Support Plan (ISP). Mentors and facilitates independence and integration into the community by strengthening interaction and community connectedness.
Job Responsibilities
Remains knowledgeable in and supports development of Individual Support Plan (ISP) in collaboration with the individual, family, director, support coordinating agencies, and funders.
Provides community living / community integration supports, such as routine household tasks and maintenance, activities of daily living related to community integration, personal hygiene, shopping, money management, medication management, socialization, relationship building, leisure choices, or participation in community activities.
Provides or coordinates transportation to all activities.
Provides direct supervision, training, care, and positive interaction with adults on a one‑on‑one or small group basis.
Sets up and helps individuals use assistive /adaptive technology including communication systems (with the help of the ATRC).
Uses an integrated teaching approach that embeds opportunities to improve social, communication, cognitive, and motor skills (developmental functions) during community integration routines and activities.
Adapts learning activities to support diverse abilities and learning styles. Provides assistance (supports participation) and offers / respects choices.
Engages individuals in physical activity relative to community experience to build strength, endurance, and range of motion.
Shapes development of appropriate behavior and social interaction skills by encouraging communication and positive interactions with others, modeling positive social skills, redirecting, and purposefully mentoring development of personal and social responsibility.
Provides opportunities for reflection after the community activity to support active learning.
Prepares and completes required documentation including time/attendance records; contact notes for each date of service to include supports and services provided; a detailed monthly summary note documenting progress in achievement of individual objectives; incident reports, etc. with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Provides care services required during the provision of community‑based services and supports to address basic life needs including physical handling of individuals, wheelchairs for transfers, positioning, personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, emergency response, and other tasks as needed.
Provides direct supervision and positive interaction with individuals during all personal care services.
Assists individuals with any type of personal care needed, while encouraging individuals to actively participate in all personal care activities to foster increasing levels of independence in addressing personal care needs.
Participates in medication administration training, as needed, and as directed. Administers medication, as required by policy and accepted practices.
Seeks medical attention for individuals exhibiting signs of illness or injury. Administers first aid or CPR as needed.
Communicates pertinent information regarding each individual’s services, care, and well‑being to the assistant director.
Education / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university with one year of experience in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities.
High school diploma and five years’ experience in the field of intellectual, developmental, or developmental disabilities as an alternative to a degree in the human service education requirement.
We are a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Civic and Social Organizations
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Community Specialist ‑ Contract
role at
Easterseals Redwood
Base Pay Range $18.00/hr – $20.00/hr
Location Fort Mitchell, KY (Posted 3 weeks ago)
Position Summary The Community Specialist creates individualized (1:1) or small group community‑based services and supports, based on individual’s goals, competencies, choices, and priorities as identified on each participant’s Individual Support Plan (ISP). Mentors and facilitates independence and integration into the community by strengthening interaction and community connectedness.
Job Responsibilities
Remains knowledgeable in and supports development of Individual Support Plan (ISP) in collaboration with the individual, family, director, support coordinating agencies, and funders.
Provides community living / community integration supports, such as routine household tasks and maintenance, activities of daily living related to community integration, personal hygiene, shopping, money management, medication management, socialization, relationship building, leisure choices, or participation in community activities.
Provides or coordinates transportation to all activities.
Provides direct supervision, training, care, and positive interaction with adults on a one‑on‑one or small group basis.
Sets up and helps individuals use assistive /adaptive technology including communication systems (with the help of the ATRC).
Uses an integrated teaching approach that embeds opportunities to improve social, communication, cognitive, and motor skills (developmental functions) during community integration routines and activities.
Adapts learning activities to support diverse abilities and learning styles. Provides assistance (supports participation) and offers / respects choices.
Engages individuals in physical activity relative to community experience to build strength, endurance, and range of motion.
Shapes development of appropriate behavior and social interaction skills by encouraging communication and positive interactions with others, modeling positive social skills, redirecting, and purposefully mentoring development of personal and social responsibility.
Provides opportunities for reflection after the community activity to support active learning.
Prepares and completes required documentation including time/attendance records; contact notes for each date of service to include supports and services provided; a detailed monthly summary note documenting progress in achievement of individual objectives; incident reports, etc. with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Provides care services required during the provision of community‑based services and supports to address basic life needs including physical handling of individuals, wheelchairs for transfers, positioning, personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, emergency response, and other tasks as needed.
Provides direct supervision and positive interaction with individuals during all personal care services.
Assists individuals with any type of personal care needed, while encouraging individuals to actively participate in all personal care activities to foster increasing levels of independence in addressing personal care needs.
Participates in medication administration training, as needed, and as directed. Administers medication, as required by policy and accepted practices.
Seeks medical attention for individuals exhibiting signs of illness or injury. Administers first aid or CPR as needed.
Communicates pertinent information regarding each individual’s services, care, and well‑being to the assistant director.
Education / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university with one year of experience in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities.
High school diploma and five years’ experience in the field of intellectual, developmental, or developmental disabilities as an alternative to a degree in the human service education requirement.
We are a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Civic and Social Organizations
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