Community Support Specialist

Organization Overview

At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope.

At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.

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The Community Support Specialist is a skilled, direct-care position focused on assisting adults with developmental disabilities in achieving their personal outcomes while always respecting their personal rights and choices.

• Participates in PCP meetings, plan and implements goals as agreed in the participant’s team meeting(s).
• Clearly documents with a detailed description of participants daily activities, behaviors, goal progress, etc.
• Creates a stimulating learning environment utilizing various activities, to include sensory, physical and community activities on a daily basis.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with participants, their families and essential team members at all times.
• Provides personal assistance to persons with disabilities.
• Promotes communication using alternative or traditional means.
• Promotes health and wellness, and actively engages participants in activities onsite and within the community.
• Assists with maintenance of program site area and program vehicles.
• Safely transports participants from the Program to various community outings and back in an Agency vehicle as scheduled.
• Properly records and administers medication to clients as required.

• Performs other job-related duties.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with persons with severe and multiple disabilities.
• Certified Nursing Assistant a plus.

• Possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook 365.
• Must possess a valid local, driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record.

• Robust Professional development and training opportunities
• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term disability
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D
• Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Parenting leave
• Pet’s Insurance

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM