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** Community Support Specialist**
**Job Category****:** Health Care **Requisition Number****:** COMMU010314 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
CSSs provide skills training in independent living, work readiness, relationship building, as well as self-advocacy and health.
A typical day may include coordinating an Arts & Crafts activity, teaching coping skills, assisting participants as they expand their cooking expertise, all the while empowering others to be more independent. CSSs make a positive difference!
**Why Work for Goodwill** - Our part-time employees are important to us and we want the best, so we take care of them and their families.
* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
* 403(b) retirement plan with Employer Match
* Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability
* Employer paid Life Insurance
* Generous Paid Time Off Plan
* Paid Holidays
* 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
* Exceptional career growth opportunities
* Discount on personal cell phone plans
* Local community discounts
* Caring coworkers/team that support you!
**Work Location:** Augusta, Maine
**Working Hours:** 8:30am-2:00pm, Monday through Friday
**Hourly Wage:** $13.00-$14.00, depending on experience
**Job Summary:**
1) Supports service recipients associated with Goodwills Life Works Program. Duties include:
* In accordance with the service plan, serves as a model and provides hands-on support and direct teaching in areas including, but not limited to, interpersonal skills, financial management skills, personal care and hygiene, activities of daily living, and access to community services and leisure opportunities.
* Moderates verbal or emotional incidents through intervention techniques that preserve the dignity and safety of the service recipient(s).
* Completes all required documentation in accordance with program standards
* Maintains all required certifications.
2) Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community and with the general public, supporting the agency Vision of creating sustainable communities that thrive through the fullest participation of their diverse residents.
3) Furthers the organizational commitment to triple bottom line results: integrating social, economic and environmental goals into thinking, planning and actions.
**Requirements:**
* Evidence of High School diploma or GED
* Valid drivers license permitting operation of a vehicle in the State where employed; safe driving record
* Reliable transportation and automobile insurance that meets minimum state requirements
* Criminal background check that meets Agency and State standards.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to complete required certifications on time.
* The ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. Perform range of motion tasks that include but not limited to; reaching, bending, stretching and stooping.
* Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and push 175 pounds.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
* Experience supporting individuals with disabilities
* Mental Health Experience (when applicable)
* Training relevant to the program (A.CRMA, B.First Aid/CPR, C.NAPPI, D.College of Direct Support, E.Defensive Driving) or education/alternative training approved by the Senior Director
**Skills**
**Required**
**American Sign Language** *Advanced* **Preferred**
**Empathy** *Some Knowledge* **Coaching** *Intermediate* **Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Ability to Make an Impact****:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization **Flexibility****:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals **Education**
**Required**
High School Diploma/GED or better.
**Experience**