Support Specialist (non-driving) -Kapolei
2610 Kilihau St Honolulu, HI 96819 US
Job Description
Bishop & Company is seeking a Support Specialist for a non-profit organization in Kapolei.
Summary:
Provide direct support and assistance for program participants in a variety of settings designed to achieve individual and agency goals by performing the following duties.
The role will either be at the office providing training or being out in the community doing activities such as going to the beach, beach BBQ, shopping at stores and the mall, etc. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with this demographic and has a strong non-profit desire.
Responsibilities:
- Work with participants with an intellectual / developmental disability in a variety of settings.
- Empowers participants to make informed decisions by providing necessary information and support.
- Communicates effectively with participants by using active listening, verbal and non-verbal strategies and a respectful tone and approach.
- Applies formal and informal assessments processes that will assist the participant to achieve desired goals and outcomes.
- Assists participants to build a network of formal and informal supports by accessing community resources, public and private services.
- Demonstrates understanding of person-centered planning concepts by assisting in the development, implement, and review of individual plans to ensure progress toward goals and desired outcomes.
- Provides support and assistance necessary to meet the physical and personal management needs of participants that encourages relationship building and independence.
- Uses effective advocacy strategies to assist participants in exercising individual, legal, and administrative rights.
- Implements positive preventions and interventions to manage and diffuse crisis situations.
- Maintains confidential and accurate records by collecting, compiling, evaluating data and completing reports in a timely fashion.
- Engages in professional development activities including education, training, and shares knowledge with others.
- Encourages participants to explore desired employment opportunities, identify barriers to employment, solutions to overcome barriers, and career planning resources.
- Supports and encourages participants to achieve their desired goals and outcomes.
- Implement individual plans for participants for participant success.
- Support and assist participant to meet the physical and personal needs to encourage independence.
- Motivated to participate in job performance enhancement activities for self-improvement.
Conducts work in a safe and responsible manner, utilizing protective clothing and/or equipment when appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
- No experience necessary as we will train.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Minimum Certifications/Requirements:
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
- Required to have TB clearance.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Additional Information:
- Job Type: Direct-Hire opportunity
- Pay: $16.00-$16.75/hour
- Schedule: open to Full time or Part-time hours
- Hours: Monday Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
- Travel is required for this position
- Location: Kapolei, 96707
- Parking: provided
- Benefits: Bishop & Company offers its temporary and contract employees attractive, competitive benefits, including paid holidays, paid vacation, health insurance, and matching 401k plan for all those who qualify!
Please forward resumes to:
Bishop & Company
Phone: 808-839-2200
Website: http://www.bishopco.net/
Location: Honolulu, HI
***No relocation, In-state applicants only. Must be available to interview immediately.***
Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran