CSA Community Support Facilitator Pool (Northern CA)
- Employer
- San Diego State University
- Location
- San Diego
- Salary
- $16.30/hr
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- Employment Type
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- Institution Type
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Job Details
CSA Community Support Facilitator Pool (Northern CA)
Req No: 2023-15249
Category: Community/Social Services
Type: Part-Time Contract
Salary: $16.30/hr
Close Date:
Overview
This position is located in Northern California in Calaveras, Amador, and/or Tuolumne County
Under the supervision of the Program Director, incumbents provide direct support to people with developmental disabilities (client) in their home and within the community. Responsible for providing one-on-one support in daily living activities to include teaching and training support on goals identified in individualized support plans.
This is an entry-level position requiring sound judgment and effective communication and problem solving skills to promote safety and well being of the client. May work with people with challenging behavior.
Benefits:
- Option of 5-25/hr per week
- Flexible work schedule
- Progressive professional development
- Organizational recognition events
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
80% or more of duties
- Provide 1:1 support (support/instruction/guidance/etc) in the focus person's home, as well as in the surrounding neighborhood and community. Support may occasionally be provided to more than 1 person at a time when appropriate/relevant to the situation.
- Provide personal support to the focus person which may include assisting the person to use the restroom, take a shower/bath, perform personal hygiene, wear weather appropriate clothing, etc.
- Assist the person to perform household tasks and chores, which may include but not limited to cooking, cleaning, organizing, washing laundry, etc.
- Assist the focus person to perform chores/tasks outside the home, which may include but not limited to grocery shopping, using public transportation, performing errands, participating in community events, etc.
- Follow Individualized Support Plan, as well as policies and procedures to aid in the maintenance of the focus person’s overall health and well-being.
18% or less of duties
- Coordinate Community Living support services with any community services, such as Supported Employment, Day Program, or similar.
- Initiate, coordinate, implement, and participate in person-centered planning processes in collaboration with the focus person and other support personnel.
- Function as an "anchor", facilitating the development/enhancement of the focus person's "paid" and "non-paid" circles of support.
- Advocates with/for the focus person, securing necessary generic community resources and supporting his/her participation in the community activities and groups in collaboration with others in the focus person's network of support.
- Utilize sound judgment and effective problem-solving skills to promote the safety and well-being of the focus person.
- Assist the focus person and his/her network of support in identifying/developing/implementing meaningful Individualized Support Plans (ISPs).
- Develop and utilize individualized adaptations, as needed.
- Assist in "orientating" new staff/support persons to the focus individual.
- Participate in in-service trainings, workshops, monthly meetings, as requested.
- Write/Submit required documentation.
- Positively represent both the focus person and Creative Support Alternatives in the community.
- Communicate effectively with focus person, family members, supervisors, SDSURF staff, coworkers and community members.
- Provide overnight support as deemed necessary.
- Other responsibilities may include assisting the focus person to interview in-home support workers, or other support personnel as deemed necessary by the Co-Directors and Coordinator(s).
Other duties as assigned (2%)
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- One-year of experience functioning as a team member in group or work setting
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
- A background check (including a criminal records check) and Livescan (fingerprint) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation
- San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer
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Organization
Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. SDSU's approximately 32,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.
SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.
Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.
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Research: Since 2000, SDSU faculty and staff have attracted more than $1.7 billion in grants and contracts for research and programs ranging from cardiovascular disease to marine biology.
Diversity: SDSU ranks No. 19 in the nation for racial diversity and among the top universities for economic diversity. SDSU was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 4 in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
International Study: SDSU offers 350 international education programs in 50 countries. Nearly 12,000 students have studied abroad in the past 12 years.
Community Service: SDSU is a recognized leader in innovative efforts to improve urban K-12 education. The City Heights Educational Collaborative and Compact for Success both positively impact the academic achievement of elementary, middle and high school students in the local area.
Sustainability: Sustainability is an every-day part of the university culture at San Diego State University. Students, faculty and staff all participate in a myriad of ways, from festivals, to research to academic programs. In spring 2014, SDSU opens its first LEED Platinum Certified building — the 206,000 square-foot Aztec Student Union.
- Telephone
- 619-594-5200
- Location
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5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego
CA
92182
US
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