Community Support Associate / Community Support Manager

Columbia MD

28 August, 2021

11:46 AM

Description

Community Support Associate / Community Support Manager - Harford County Job Details Job Type Full-time   Harford County • Community and Employment Partners   Description  Looking to start a new career? We'll provide the training!  Looking to further your career in the Human Services field?  You're in the right place!       WHO WE ARE... Over the past 50 years, Abilities Network has successfully expanded our cutting-edge programming while staying true to our unique service model, which includes individualized community support with an emphasis on personal choice. Our distinctive one-on-one services effectively support the needs of the whole person, not just a diagnosis, enabling them to reach their full potential.  Because Abilities Network exists, Maryland’s child care centers, schools, employers, recreational opportunities, and the community at large can better accommodate the babies, children, teens, adults, and seniors we serve.   *We are prepared to offer a $1800 hiring bonus for the positions of Community Support Associate and Community Support Manager.  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR... *Community Support Manager:  In this role you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by skillfully leading a team to deliver innovative, holistic services. Our Support Managers assist with job seeking/job coaching, life skills and recreation activities. You would be meeting face to face with individuals, coordinating any service needs throughout the region, and spending the balance of the week managing scheduling, documentation and services provided by you and your team.   *Community Support Associate:  In this role, you will join our Community & Employment Partners Team that focuses on skillfully supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in preparing for, maintaining, and succeeding in their employment endeavors, community living, housing, money management, insurance, etc., as a stepping stone toward personal independence.  WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME... In addition to an amazing company culture and team environment, eligible employees are entitled to an array of company benefits, including: Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Life & Long-term Disability Insurance PTO-Paid Time Off   Retirement-403(b) Pension Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care) Employee Assistance Program-Mental & Behavioral Health  Tuition Reimbursement   Requirements:   WHO YOU ARE... You will have a passion for helping others as you build a rewarding career You will  demonstrate a strong understanding and dedication to our MISSION and GUIDING PRINCIPLES  You will actively promote and represent agency philosophy through all interactions with both internal and external clients You ae dependable, accountable and have a great attitude You are a critical thinker that uses common sense and experience to handle complex situations You are a great communicator: both oral and written You are a relationship builder    WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL.... Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the customer service or human services field preferred Community Support Manager: Ability to manage and lead a team-min 3 years exp. Community Support Manager: Past demonstration of exceptional skills in the areas of Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Active Learning,  and Service Orientation Local travel: must have reliable transportation, as it is necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position. High school diploma or equivalent. Higher Education preferred for Manager positions PHYSICAL DEMANDS...  Must be able to sit and stand for periods up to four hours in duration. Availability to work some evenings and weekends Ability to lift up to 40lbs. Ability to type on a computer May need a pre-employment physical as required by the client/government agencies Must be able to pass a drug test    Abilities Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, or any other category covered by applicable law.    Thank you for your interest in the Community Support Associate / Community Support Manager position at Abilities Network Inc. To proceed with your application, please register with Abilities Network Inc. and apply directly on the site here:   https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/375f27b2-f8f0-46da-ba6f-f50544c94085/Abilities-Network-Inc  Please contact Tanya McKay at [email protected] if you have any questions.