Hope Services is looking for a Community Support Facilitator to provide support and leadership for consumers to participate in activities and receive services in community settings. The role involves providing group and/or individual support, developing opportunities for consumers to participate in the community, advocating on behalf of consumers, maintaining professional relationships, implementing behavioral intervention plans when needed, and performing other duties as assigned to ensure the efficiency of program services.

About Hope Services

Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus two years of related experience working with people with disabilities or an approved combination of experience and education.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and clear driving record. Approval by HOPE’s insurance carrier may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide group and/or individual support in the community as identified in the consumer’s Individualized Personal Plan.
Develop opportunities for consumers to participate as valued and contributing members of the community. Facilitate and model interactive relationships with community members.
Facilitate and develop activities to build relationships, skills, and experience in the community. Travel with and/or transport client throughout the local community.
Develop and expand consumer participation in typical and generic community activities chosen by the consumer.
Act as advocate on behalf of consumers served.
Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case recordings, IPPs and other required documentation.
Maintain a professional relationship with consumers, family members and appropriate others. Represent HOPE in the community in a professional manner.
Implement behavioral intervention plan when needed to assure consumer safety and promote learning.
Coordinates consumer programming with Center’s activities, services, and staff.
Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.
Perform other duties as assigned, to assure efficiency of program services.