Community Support Specialists + hiring bonus

Community Support Specialists + hiring bonus

12 Jun 2024
California, San luis obispo 00000 San luis obispo USA

Community Support Specialists + hiring bonus

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OPTIONS is currently offering a hiring bonus for employees hired before 6/30/2021. If you are hired you will receive a $200 bonus after 3 months!

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of other people? Do you wish you were spending your time making others' lives better instead of making money for other people? OPTIONS Family of Services, a local non-profit organization, strives to help people with intellectual disabilities meet their wants and desires as citizens within their community. We serve 200 people from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. Daily, we improve the lives of those we serve.

We are currently looking for part time and full time staff to work with our individuals at our residential programs in SLO, Morro Bay, and Atascadero. Hours available are evenings and weekends. Part time hours can be flexible and work around other commitments. Prior experience is desired but not required.

Community Support Specialists will work with 3 to 8 individuals with disabilities helping them learn to cook, clean and do laundry, as well as helping them to work on their social interaction and behavioral goals. Community Support Specialists also provide support with other personal needs such as passing medication, budgeting and hygiene needs.

Education/Experience: Successful applicants must have at least a High School Diploma or GED, BS or previous experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Strong English oral and written communication skills are required.

Other Skills/Abilities: ability to successfully complete First Aid/CPR training, Pro-ACT, and Drivers Safety. Must have a valid California Drivers License with 3 years driving experience and a driving record acceptable to OPTIONS insurance company. Must also have a clean criminal record and receive clearance from DOJ and FBI.

Physical requirements: Essential functions of this position require that employees regularly sit, stand and walk. Employees may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 20 lbs.

$16.50 per hour starting wage. OPTIONS offers a full benefit package for full time employees (30+ hours per week), including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation/sick leave (16 days per year), and a 401(k).

Interested applicants should call or email Erin Tidmarsh at the phone or email provided. If you do send an email, please include your contact information in the body of the email as occasionally these things get cut off and your email will come not from your email but through the craigslist relay.

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