Community Support Specialist-Full Time

Community Support Specialist

BCRC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Support Specialist to provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. The primary goal of this role is to empower participants to achieve greater independence in their daily lives, foster meaningful social connections, and successfully transition into or maintain integrated employment.

Schedule:

• Five weekdays
• Daylight hours- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• No weekends, holidays, no evenings
• Some flexibility may be required dependent on employment needs of participants

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for essential life skills, including community engagement, meal planning, financial literacy, and use of public transportation.
• Provide support in identifying career aspirations, conducting job searches, and preparation for applying for jobs and interview participation.
• Provide job coaching to help individuals master tasks, understand workplace culture, and meet employer expectations.
• Use BCRC’s software program to document and maintain accurate records of participant progress and goal achievement.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience: Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, bend, twist, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

• Eleven paid holidays
• Accrue Paid Time Off
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life and STD/LTD Disability Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement-Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Employee Wellness Program

BCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Find out more about us at www.bcrcinc.net

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person