Community Support Specialist

Description: Pinnacle Services is looking for people to join our team working one on one with persons served in their homes and out in the community as a full-time Community Support Specialist.

As a Community Support Specialist, you will be helping persons served work towards individually identified goals that promote independence. The Community Support Specialist role is perfect for someone looking to explore and grow a career in social services and health care. Job Duties and Responsibilities The job duties of a Community Support Specialist can range from meal preparation, community integration, and household management to obtaining and/or maintaining employment in the community.

Community Support Specialists help with community integration by driving clients in their personal vehicles as needed on shift. Schedule The candidate will have the ability to work a flexible 40-hour schedule in collaboration with the Program Manager/Program Director to create a schedule that may include Morning, Daytime, Evening, and weekend shifts. Salary $15/hour Requirements:

Required Qualifications Must be over the age of 18 years. Must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record determined by Pinnacle Services policy. Reliable transportation and current auto insurance are a must to be successful in this opportunity.

Must clear a DHS background check. Community Support Specialists must be patient, compassionate, and flexible. Community Support Specialist will be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and to form trusting relationships with the persons served.

Preferred candidates: Have experience working in a personalized one-on-one setting, working with persons served who have mental and developmental disabilities and to be accountable while working independently. All job offers are contingent on a cleared DHS background check and clean driving record.

Paid training will be provided to those offered a position. Compensation details: 15-15 Hourly Wage PIbc3d2da7917b-31181-30284466