Community Support Specialist-Per Diem

Lumibility is a person-centered agency serving all individuals with intellectual and/or developmental delays. We provide in-home, day support, transitional, and employment services to adults ages 21 and older, and have been a leading provider of human services throughout various towns in Connecticut since 1957.

The Community Supports Specialist is responsible for providing one-on-one services for adults with disabilities focused on building skills necessary to maintain their independence in the community with minimal supports.

Pay Rate: $21/hour

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Per Diem

Location: Position will involve driving to Old Saybrook.

What can you expect your day to look like as a member of our Community Supports staff? Check out this video to find out!

Essential Functions (not limited to):

• Provide supervision, guidance and instruction to individuals served by Lumibility in assigned community-based services. This can include volunteer opportunities and in-home services. Supports will involve but are not necessarily limited to: direct supervision, teaching tasks and activities for independent living, daily personal care, behavioral interventions, attending team meetings, etc.
• Develop and implement activities that are person-centered and promote positive outcomes.
• Provide transportation for assigned service participants in accordance with Lumibility safe-driving policies and practices.
• Maintain medical, social and programmatic files by recording each person’s progress and documenting other required information. This includes, but is not limited to, service goals, attendance records, behavioral data, progress notes and other documentation as required or needed.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with service participants, families, co-workers and other community representatives.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor degree in related field preferred;
• Knowledge of learning and behavioral processes helpful.
• Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history and be able to utilize your own vehicle for Lumibility business as defined by Lumibility ’s policy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, and travel to varying locations as needed.

Required Physical Effort:

Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.

Benefits:

Health (HSA with employer contribution), Dental, Vision, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Mileage Reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life/AD&D insurance.

Lumibility is an equal opportunity employer.