Community Living Supports Specialist
Company: D.A. Blodgett
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Position: Community Living Supports SpecialistReports To: Family
Supports Services SupervisorBeginning Pay Range: $18.20 an hour
Position can be either Part-Time or Full-Time.
About DABSJ: 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. About this Opportunity: Community Living Support
Specialists assist children and their families in achieving the
treatment plan objectives of their primary agency program by
teaching, training, and supporting children and adolescents as part
of a specific person-centered plan. This may include social
recreational activities as identified in the plan. The goal is
increasing children's knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to
the plan. Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a
Community Living Supports Specialist?Our ideal candidate will have
experience working with children and adolescents, with knowledge of
autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities and/or mental
health or substance abuse strongly preferred. They will have a
Bachelor's degree in human service area or working towards
completion of same and the capacity to work a flexible schedule to
meet the needs of children and families, including evenings and
weekends. Lastly, they will have a valid driver's license,
insurance, and use of a safe and operational vehicle during working
hours.
Offered benefits and more:
DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a
diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse
team that represents our customers and our community, and recognize
that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We
welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived
experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member,
foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us
#DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.
DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not
discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ
does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not
limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids,
locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin,
age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic
status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as
required by law.
Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry
clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for
employment.
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