Description

The Community Support Professional (CSP) encourages community participation and facilitates the cultivation of friendships for individuals served. This role provides guidance on social judgment, health and safety, and daily living activities to support community integration. The CSP arranges transportation, maintains detailed documentation, and attends staff training and meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage community participation and facilitate the cultivation of friendships for individuals served.
• Provide guidance on social judgment, health and safety, and daily living activities to support community integration.
• Arrange transportation to and from community outings.
• Maintain detailed documentation of services rendered, reflecting progress, outcomes, and goals.
• Attend staff training and meetings as scheduled.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of technical or para-professional experience working with individuals with IDD, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid Alabama driver's license, and ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Skills & Competencies

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with documentation and reporting procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Working Conditions

Frequent standing, walking, hand dexterity, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and speaking and listening.

Vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Occasional sitting.

Frequent lifting and/or moving of more than 100 pounds.

Summary

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Statement
The Arc of Central Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under federal or state law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage veterans and individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.
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If you're passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and become part of our mission-driven team.