09/20/2021
UBU Synergy Support is looking to recruit a diverse employee base in order to best serve our population! People who are multilingual, can communicate through ASL and/or are part of the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to apply. Pay range is typically between $15 to $20 an hour, depending on work experience, professional references and education. You can find us online at www.ubusupport.org to fill out an application.
Working as a Community Support Professional you will assist individuals in their own home as you support them to lead the life our clients see for themselves. You will provide support with a variety of home and community activities including support with finances, community engagement, family involvement, health care, household management, and other areas of daily living that the individual served may have difficulty addressing independently.
Requirements:
· Applicants must be 21 years of age and have a High School diploma or GED
· Minimum of 1 year full time or 2080 hours of work experience required; 3 years preferred; education may be considered in lieu of some work experience
· Pass Department of Human Services criminal background check
· Must possess a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance
· Must be able to travel in all types of weather, willing to travel around the metro area and must have a reliable vehicle
· MUST BE ABLE TO WORK COHESIVELY WITH PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT CULTURAL AND SOCIAL BACKGROUNDS
· Proficient reading, writing and verbal skills in both native language and English
· Experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Email to accurately case note and complete time-sheet
· Must be physically able to climb stairs, walk for extended periods of time and light to moderate lifting for housekeeping tasks
· Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community while remaining professional in all types of situations
· Must have the ability to assess physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately
· Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints due to unit-based billing
· Be flexible in order to fulfill service hours as well as assisting in an emergency situation
Essential Work functions:
· Encourage individuals to grow in confidence and independence
· Provide therapeutic skill-focused services to support clients as they work towards individual goals
· Alleviate barriers to assist client's integration into the community
· Communicate routinely with client team members, supervisor, co-workers in a team environment with training, delegating and tracking tasks and information
Skills:
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse population of people
· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
· Excellent communication skills with clients, staff and other service providers
· Ability to work independently and be accountable for work time when unsupervised
Benefits:
· Work remotely from the community
· Annual raises
· Competitive paid time off accrual
· Paid training, mileage/parking reimbursement
· Flexible schedule
· Regular feedback and support from supervisor
· Opportunities for personal and career development and growth
· EOE/AA/VETS
You can find us online at www.ubusupport.org to fill out an application.
All staff are strongly encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccination, are also provided face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to carry in the community. Staff are provided COVID-19 safety training and ongoing counseling on how to be safe in the community.
