COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Company: Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: We are Hiring! Job
Posting: COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST Location: Broome county
Employment Type: Full Time 35 hours Salary: $17.00 starting rate
General Description: Direct Support Professional perform a wide
variety of person centered supports and services with a strong
emphasis on personal choice to individuals with developmental
disabilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Knows the
service plan and safe guards for each individual served Learns the
eVero data base system for recordkeeping Writes daily and monthly
notes in a timely manner Assists and inspire individuals to achieve
their goals Develops and assist cognitive and physical support to
individuals with disabilities to lead a better life. Provides safe
transportation with a reliable and clean car and driver’s license
Assists in the development, implementation and on-going evaluation
of service plan that are based on individual preferences, needs and
interests. Teaches and reinforces the use of a variety of
techniques to help individuals achieve their goals. Helps
individuals to develop/maintain positive interpersonal
relationships. Supports the safety of individuals in everyday
situations Assists in selection and teaching appropriate community
activities Supports activity participation in the community
Communicates with the individuals circle of people Attends all
required OPWDD and agency trainings Attends staff meetings
Completes other duties as assigned. Note: The above description is
illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be
all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate
supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
Requirements: Qualifications: Education: Possession of a high
school or a high school equivalency required Credentials:
Successful completion of the Direct Support Assistant Traineeship.
Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle
Experience: Prior experience serving individuals with intellectual
and/or developmental disabilities preferred Relevant years of
experience and education will be considered Additional
Qualifications: Demonstrate ethical business practices, in
conformance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability
to multi-task and prioritize duties. Willingness to foster agency,
department and program wide cooperation and team work through use
of positive/constructive communication techniques. Ability to
maintain absolute confidentiality in regard to all records reviewed
including consumer records, employee records and billing records.
Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows,
Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as
required by funders and partner organizations Ability to analyze
and interpret data and to handle problem resolution. Possession of
a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered
acceptable by agency and insurance carrier. Continuous use of a
reliable, registered and insured vehicle. Demonstrate commitment to
Agency Mission Statement. Catholic Charities is committed to
leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great
opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work
environment described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific abilities required by this job include; Use hands to
manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including
motor vehicle. Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach.
Climb up or down stairs. Able to reach above or below shoulders.
Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Sitting at
a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain
job functions. Be able to read, write, and interpret written
documents. Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state
laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing
confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation
standards.
Keywords: Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga, Binghamton , COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST, Social Services , Ithaca, New York
