Community Support Specialist

About the Role

As a Community Support Specialist, you'll empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently and achieve personal goals. You'll provide hands-on training and support in real-life settings-whether at home, in the community, or at program sites-helping people build skills, confidence, and connections

What You'll Do

• Support independence: Teach daily living skills like cooking, budgeting, and using public transportation.
• Create opportunities: Help individuals access community resources, recreational activities, and meaningful connections.
• Implement personalized plans: Follow each person's Individual Service Plan (ISP) and adapt activities to meet their goals.
• Document progress: Complete accurate daily notes, timesheets, and reports for compliance and quality care.
• Promote safety and dignity: Ensure health, well-being, and respect for individual rights at all times.
• Communicate and collaborate: Work closely with families, coordinators, and team members to share updates and address needs.
• Provide transportation using your own vehicle: Safely transport individuals to appointments, activities, and community outings as needed. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Stay flexible: Work at different sites and with individuals who have unique needs-every day is different!

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Caring, dependable, and passionate about helping others.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching).
• Valid NYS driver's license and clean driving record.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities (1 year preferred, or 6 months with specialized training).
• Willing to complete certifications like First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $18.50 per hour
• Flexible scheduling to fit your life
• Opportunity to transition to Full-Time
• Comprehensive training and career growth opportunities
• Make a real difference in the lives of others

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.