InVision has exciting part-time and potentially full-time openings for Community Support staff. A variety of locations are available including Bethel Park, Crafton, Carnegie, Mt. Washington, and Wexford. Make a difference supporting someone living an independent life in their community. We match your skills as an applicant to the needs of the people you will be supporting. Apply and let us match your strengths to the person/people you will be most successful with. As a Community Support staff you participate in a variety of activities from community recreation, grocery shopping, museums, mini golf, bowling, swimming, shopping, etc. You may also help with meal preparation, household tasks, or attending medical appointments. Get paid while making a difference in a person's life. A variety of days and hours are available. Let's talk and help you find your place at InVision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Mission and Philosophy

• Encourages and honors each person to be the decision maker in his/her life
• Interacts with each person with an understanding that the person is capable and competent
• Fully participates in all debriefing sessions which occur following an incident
• Encourages rather than directs each person supported
• Implements each support plan as written, particularly acknowledging a persons feelings and responding in a way that helps to meet each persons needs, instead of trying to change the person or their behavior
• Acknowledges mistakes and apologizes to each person, if warranted, thus accepting joint ownership of the relationship
• Demonstrates professionalism, dignity, and respect towards co-workers, management, people served, and other associates both within and outside of the company
• Performs all job duties with the understanding that what is most important is that which is important to the individual
• Assists in planning community and in-home activities that are of interest to and meaningful for the person
• Listens to the person and follows their lead. Avoids debating, arguing, advising especially during a crisis or situation which may become a crisis
• Alters the interaction/approach being used with the individual in the moment based upon the person's verbal or non-verbal communication and assists in deescalating situations
• Implements each support plan as written, particularly acknowledging a persons feelings and responding in a way that helps to meet each persons needs, instead of trying to change the person or their behavior
• Seeks feedback from the person supported to ensure the person feels heard and supported
• Seeks feedback from the supervisory and clinical staff to ensure their interactions are in accordance with the agency philosophy and needs of the people supported
• Recognizes and acts upon non-verbal feedback provided by the person supported
• Following debriefing sessions, accepts feedback from each person and the clinical specialist and responds promptly and positively to feedback
• Reports any questions or concerns regarding co-workers, the person supported, or the organization directly to the program supervisor
• Provides transportation as needed to various community activities based upon the person's needs and interests.
• Provides assistance to each person supported in all areas of daily living skills, including (but not limited to) social and emotional support, communication assistance, crisis intervention, medical, and personal care.

Licensing and Contractual Compliance

• Models, teaches and coaches the individual as well as their natural supports (i.e. parent, guardian, etc.)
• Thoroughly completes documentation in accordance with regulations and procedures, describing in detail the purpose of the session and how the person supported was assisted in accomplishing their outcomes
• Ensures at all times that the health and safety of each person supported is maintained while applying emergency procedures as necessary
• Immediately reports incidents in accordance with company, regulatory and licensing requirements, utilizing the emergency on-call system, when required
• Appropriately uses and documents all transactions related to funds belonging to the company

Administrative

• Complies with all InVision policies, procedures and standard business practices.
• Correctly and accurately completes and submits, by stated deadlines, company required documents such as timesheets, expense reports and progress notes
• Submits required information such as physical examinations, vehicle insurance and vehicle registration to supervisory staff as requested and by stated deadlines
• Adheres to schedule for arrival time, departure time, scheduled activities, and other company related events
• Informs supervisor and other InVision team members of changes in or areas of significance for the person supported in a timely manner.
• Completes company required training within designated timeframes

• Meets with Program Supervisor regularly or as requested for programmatic supervision and/or employee development
• Adheres to HIPPA guidelines

Financial Management

• Provides full documentation of all expenditures made on behalf of the company in the form of personal expense reimbursements, or other related disbursements.
• Makes all programmatic expenditures within amounts approved by immediate supervisor or appropriate management personnel.
• Reports immediately any discrepancies related to the use of personal or company funds.
• Performs other job-related tasks, duties and responsibilities from time to time as requested by the CS Program Supervisor

Behavior Requirements:

The following constitute the behavior expectations the company has for each employee:

• Treats everybody with dignity and respect
• Is honest and trustworthy
• Respects authority and the chain of communication
• Exhibits a willingness and desire to learn about the company and its philosophies
• Exhibits empathy
• Respects others opinions, beliefs and position on a matter, even if it contradicts his/her own
• Understands the importance of, and practices respectful disagreement
• Follows fundamental business etiquette and protocols
• Complies with all policies and regulations
• Projects a positive attitude and image of the company internally and externally

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, as well as any physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required. Previous working experience in a human service field is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Staff must be over 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance
• Maintain training compliance as defined in all pertinent regulations
• Ability to comprehend access and utilize electronic medium and various computer programs.
• Availability during scheduled licensing and monitoring
• Ability to effectively present information, write reports and respond to questions from clients, families and staff
• Ability to deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form, and solve practical problems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Additional Physical Requirements

Ability to maintain level of vigilance as described in Customized Support Plan

Ability to remain in close physical proximity of person served as defined in plan for supervision