Community Supporter
At Crystal Springs, we hire people seeking to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, people who are caring, compassionate, and wanting to make a difference. We believe a diverse workforce with a wide array of backgrounds, including ethnicity, race, gender and religion drives success at Crystal Springs. Apply today to see what kind of difference you can make!
Our Adult program is seeking a full time Community Supporter.
Community Supporter - Job Summary
This fun and exciting position will routinely provide direct care services in a manner that promotes development of independent and community living skills and an improved quality of life to adults living in residential homes.
Description of Duties:
· Obtain and maintain Lifeguard and Pool Operator certification
· Obtain and maintain certification as a Special Olympics coach
· Maintain and actively participate in the swimming program
· Coordinate all in-house recreational activities involving varying sized groups with emphasis on gymnasium activities and other outdoor activities
· Develop and implement a plan to maximize use of our playgrounds, gym, tree house, sensory room and other on-grounds recreational facilities.
· Explore, plan and coordinate community-based recreational opportunities
· Maintain appropriately detailed logs and records for all recreational trips including vehicle travel log, student census, evaluations of activities including such elements as highlights, student participation and responses and augmentative and alternate ideas
· Maintain an accurate inventory of all recreational equipment and arts and craft supplies
· Maintain a calendar of recreational events and coordinate all summer recreational schedules, including play schedule
· Coordinate all religious services for residential students
· Cooperate and participate in internal investigations
· Coordinate, train, supervise and evaluate the Recreation Aides
· Train and reinforce Residential Managers and Counselors in recreation theory and implementation strategies
· Assist the Residential Manager to coordinate treatment goals with regard to the IEP process for the residents that you service
Requirements:
· High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and / or Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred or experience / specific skills in working with developmentally disabled individuals in a Habilitation/vocational setting.
· Ability to pass van driving in-service.
· Ability to maintain and conduct functional life skill, behavioral and therapeutic programs, ability to collect data and maintain records as established within day program
Shifts available: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; and 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Crystal Springs offers competitive benefits (up to 70% employer paid!) with generous vacation time!
$2,000 signing bonus for the 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday shift
$1,500 signing bonus for the 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday through Friday shift
75% paid after 90 days and 25% after 180 days.
Benefits eligibility after 90 day waiting period
· Medical Plans (HMO) – 70% employer paid for full-time employees
· Medical plans include HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
· 50% of the deductible is company paid!
· Dental and Vision insurance is available
· Flexible Spending Accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
· 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – Save for your future!
· 100% Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
· 100% Employer paid AD&D and LTD – Voluntary Life and AD&D is also available
· EAP – Employee Assistance Program
· Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Time
· 11 company paid holidays
· Paid training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour plus an additional $1.50 per hour Staff Retention Pay Rate.
*Retention Pay through June 30, 2024 and is contigent upon continued funding.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- working with adults with development disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Crystal Springs, Inc. does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual preference, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under the law.
About Crystal Springs:
Crystal Springs is a non-profit organization that provides educational, therapeutic and residential services to children and adults living with both physical and intellectual disabilities. We support children and adults with developmental disabilities in a loving, nurturing environment that promotes health, safety, dignity, respect and choice. Recognizing that all have unique gifts and the desire to achieve and contribute to their world, Crystal Springs embraces each person's pursuit of growth and independence so that all may reach their true potential.